Can Felton add size to the Giants’ receiving corps?
Nearly half of the undrafted free agents offered contracts by the New York Giants were wide receivers. It’s clear that while they didn’t draft any receivers, they want to create competition on the back end of their roster.
Virginia Tech receiver Da’Quan Felton brings uncommon size to the position and as well as long-striding speed to stretch the field vertically.
Like many prospects, Felton took advantage of the transfer portal to chase his dreams of playing in the NFL. He started his college career playing for Norfolk State, before transferring to Virginia Tech in 2023.
Felton made an immediate impact at VT, catching 38 passes for 667 yards (17.6 per catch), and 8 touchdowns. Unfortunately, he took a step back his senior year and the offense used him as more of a blocker or catch-and-run player.
However, he does have impressive athletic traits that could make him worth watching in camp and the preseason.
What he brings
Felton’s uncommon athletic traits are obvious. He’s a big receiver at 6-foot-5, 215 pounds and looks even bigger than that on the field. He turned an impressive (for his size) 4.50-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine with an elite 2.54-second 20-yard split.
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He isn’t particularly agile, but his acceleration once he lengthens his stride can allow him to run past defensive backs who aren’t expecting his speed. Likewise, defensive backs who are wary of his deep speed can flip their hips early, allowing Felton more separation when working back to the ball.
Felton has solid ball skills, doing a good job of locating the ball and making adjustments to haul in off-target passes. He also has long arms to go with his height, giving him an impressively large catch radius.
Felton’s size and play strength make him an effective blocker on the perimeter. He seems to enjoy doing the dirty work and blocks almost like an economy-sized tight end.
Can he stick?
The Giants don’t really have much in the way of size-speed combinations at receiver outside of Darius Slayton, at least not at the top of their depth chart.
Felton will be in competition with players like Bryce Ford-Wheaton, Lil’Jordan Humphrey, Zach Pascal, as well as fellow UDFA Beaux Collins. Felton’s blocking acumen and long speed could make him an intriguing option for special teams, particularly on kick and punt return teams.
It will be interesting to see how the Giants structure their offense in 2025. Felton wasn’t suited to the shorter-range offense Virginia Tech used in 2024, but he could flash as a vertical threat. He has the potential to catch the coaching staff’s eye if he can establish a rapport with Tommy DeVito or Jaxson Dart early in the process.
A few big plays on offense and consistent success on special teams will likely be his path to a roster spot.