With the 2025 NFL Draft inching closer, the New York Giants are going full throttle on their prospect evaluations. On Friday, they welcomed four intriguing names to the facility — all fast, physical, and loaded with upside.
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These aren’t just late-round flyers or fringe prospects. The group includes a potential top-three pick, a power-packed running back, a versatile offensive lineman, and a high-motor defensive tackle. All four could play roles in reshaping a Giants roster that still needs difference-makers in the trenches and on early downs.
Abdul Carter: The Crown Jewel of the Visit
Penn State’s Abdul Carter is the headline name — and for good reason.
Projected to be one of the top picks in the draft, Carter racked up 66 pressures and 13 sacks last season. He’s explosive off the edge, bends like a linebacker but hits like a defensive end, and carries the kind of traits that scream All-Pro potential.
If the Giants use their third overall pick on defense, Carter feels like the safest bet. He’d slot into a front already featuring Kayvon Thibodeaux, Brian Burns, and Dexter Lawrence — and could be the final piece of a pass rush unit that hasn’t been truly dominant since the days of Osi and Tuck.
Cam Skattebo: A Bruiser in the Backfield
Arizona State’s Cam Skattebo brings old-school physicality to the running back position — the type of player who doesn’t go down easy and isn’t afraid of contact.
Last season, he ran for 1,712 yards with 21 touchdowns, averaging 5.8 yards per carry. He did fumble four times, but his bruising style and vision make him a great short-yardage and workhorse option.
Paired with rookie Tyrone Tracy, Skattebo would give the Giants a true thunder-and-lightning combo — power between the tackles and speed on the outside.
Donovan Jackson: A Swiss Army Knife for the Offensive Line
One of the most underrated visitors of the day might’ve been Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson.
At 6-foot-4, 320 pounds, Jackson logged 816 snaps last season at both left guard and left tackle, surrendering just two sacks and 19 total pressures. He’s mostly played on the left side, but his body type and football IQ make him flexible enough to shift around the line.
With the 34th overall pick in the second round, Jackson could be a target. He’d offer depth behind Andrew Thomas, fill in at left guard, or even be groomed as a long-term right tackle replacement for Jermaine Eluemunor, whose contract runs through 2025.
Alfred Collins: A Run-Stopping Anchor
Texas defensive lineman Alfred Collins may not be flashy, but he gets the job done — and that’s exactly what the Giants need next to Dexter Lawrence.
Collins stands 6-foot-5, 320 pounds and plays with heavy hands and good pad level. He finished last season with 38 tackles, 18 pressures, and just a 3% missed tackle rate, showing consistency as a wrap-up tackler and strong run defender.
The Giants have needed a reliable DT2 for years, and Collins could be a plug-and-play option to eat up blocks and keep the linebackers clean.
The Giants aren’t just doing homework — they’re setting the foundation for a draft that could define their next era.
