The New York Giants enter the draft with quarterback uncertainty hanging over the franchise.
While Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston provide stopgap options, head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen clearly need a long-term solution to secure their futures with the organization.
Among the prospects gaining momentum is Louisville’s Tyler Shough, whose name continues to surface in pre-draft conversations.
ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler revealed on Sunday’s SportsCenter that Shough has caught the Giants’ attention as a potential target on Day 2 of the draft.
“He’s getting some buzz here out of Louisville. He worked out for the New York Giants yesterday. So, this is a team, the Giants, that have been looking at their options where if they can’t go quarterback at No. 3, they want to try to get one Day 2 or maybe even move up,” Fowler said. “This is considered a weak quarterback class, so if you have those things like Shough does, you’re probably going to get elevated a little bit.”
"He's getting some buzz here out of Louisville. He worked out for the New York Giants yesterday. So, this is a team, the Giants, that have been looking at their options where if they can't go quarterback at No. 3, they want to try to get one Day 2 or maybe even move up. Shough… pic.twitter.com/r8yHs8666P
— Doug Rush (@TheDougRush) April 20, 2025
Selecting Shough with the 34th overall pick—or potentially trading back into the first round—would give New York a developmental quarterback with impressive arm talent and considerable upside.
However, his age presents a notable complication in the Giants’ quarterback calculus. At 25, Shough ranks among the oldest quarterback prospects in this draft class.
Moreover, the urgency surrounding this decision makes perfect sense.
Schoen and Daboll have navigated troubled quarterback waters during their tenure, particularly with the Daniel Jones situation that continues to haunt the franchise.
With Wilson turning 36 and Winston at 31, neither veteran provides anything beyond a temporary solution for a team desperately seeking stability at the sport’s most important position.
