Insider Confirms Giants’ Worst-Kept Draft Secret: Report

“That tells me the Giants are going to do everything they can to go up and get their quarterback,” he continued, concluding: “The biggest question… is if the [Tennessee] Titans or [Cleveland] Browns are willing to move back.”

Sticking with this theory, Hughes also detailed what it might take to trade up with the Browns for Sanders late last week.

If Giants Miss Out on Shedeur Sanders & Cam Ward, Hughes Suggests Shopping the No. 3 Pick in the Draft

The 2025 draft could be a very delicate balance for Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll. If they do move up, that would likely happen sometime before draft night.

If they don’t, and Sanders and Cam Ward go first and second overall, Hughes thinks the Giants should consider trading the No. 3 pick to the highest bidder.

“I wouldn’t select [cornerback/wide receiver and Heisman Trophy winner Travis] Hunter … initially,” Hughes told a fan on January 15. “Schoen should see what he can get for the No. 3 pick in this situation. Move back, recoup some additional assets in 2025 and 2026. See if you can’t get two really good players.”

For his reasoning as to why, Hughes listed several areas of need, pointing out that the Giants are “not a piece away” from being successful. But if you’re going to consider trading back from No. 3 overall, you need to lay the groundwork before draft night.

That’s where that delicate balance comes into play for Schoen. He might have to enter draft week with offers on the table to either move up or down, depending on the decisions of other franchises.

After all, that clock ticks quickly on April 24, and the Giants’ decision-makers must be ready for anything and everything when the time comes.

“If no team is willing to offer a nice package to move back then, sure, take Hunter,” Hughes wrote, rounding out his response. “But the goal should be to get a quarterback or add assets.”