It’s no secret that the Giants need to bolster their roster. With or without a franchise quarterback, the team is far from competing with the likes of the Eagles, Commanders and Cowboys in their own division. This seven round mock draft hits on the Giants’ needs while taking the best player available approach.
New York Giants Seven Round Mock Draft:
Round 1, Pick 3: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
Shedeur Sanders? No, how about the other Colorado superstar? It will be tough for Joe Schoen to pass on a potential franchise quarterback, but most scouting reports don’t have Sanders regarded as one. Instead, the Giants could opt to take dual-threat sensation Travis Hunter.
Hunter is a unique prospect who has elite traits at both cornerback and wide receiver. After signing Paulson Adebo in free agency, Hunter could step in as a temporary CB2 and integrate himself as the team’s next shutdown CB1. His athleticism and football IQ make him one of the most intriguing prospects in the last decade.
What’s even more intriguing is that there is an argument that Hunter is a better receiver than he is a corner. He often uses his knowledge as a defensive back, paired with his sub 4.3 speed, to get space during his route breaks.
Whether or not Hunter can be a full-time starter on both sides of the ball is a question, but at the minimum, Hunter will be a starter on one side of the ball and give the Giants 30-40 snaps on the opposite side in 2025.
Round 2, Pick 34: Derrick Harmon
Remember when the Giants had the most defensive tackle depth in the NFL? Remember when BJ Hill was the team’s fourth-string defensive tackle because there was so much talent in front of him? Well, that depth is long gone, and the Giants are left with unknowns next to superstar Dexter Lawrence.
The best teams draft into a class’ strengths, and fortunately for the Giants, this class is deep on the defensive line. Harmon might not last until pick 34, but if he does, the Giants will be getting a day-one starter. At 6 ‘4, 313 pounds, the Oregon product is the ideal interior defensive lineman who can plug up the middle and help fix the Giants run defense. He may need some time to develop as a pass rusher, but the idea of pairing him with Lawrence is alluring.
Round 3, Pick 65: Jonah Savainaea (IOL, Arizona)
Savainaea played tackle in college, but his lack of athleticism suggests that he would be better suited at guard in the NFL. He was a three-year starter at Arizona and brings durability, a trait that Schoen covets, to a Giants offensive line with injury histories. Savaiinaea would be bigger for a guard, and the hope is that he will become a mauler in the run game as an eventual replacement for Greg Van Roten. A perfect developmental piece with a high floor ceiling.
Round 3, Pick 99: Shemar Turner (DL, Texas A&M)
What’s better than one defensive tackle drafted in the top 100? How about two defensive tackles drafted in the top 100? The Eagles proved to the entire world how important the trenches are. Luckily for the Giants, this draft’s strengths are the interior offensive and defensive lines. It’s imperative for the Giants to draft into the class’ strengths- it’s what successful organizations do.
For Turner specifically, the best word to describe his tape is “violent.” While he lacks true defensive tackle size at 6 ‘3, 290 pounds, he makes up for it with a relentless motor and above-average athleticism. He has a quick first step that allows him to take up space as the line of scrimmage in the run game. Unfortunately, his lack of size makes him a net negative as a pass rusher, outside of the occasional win off the snap. However, he would be an asset as the Giants’ DT3 behind Lawrence and Harmon.
Round 4: Pick 105: Savion Williams (WR, TCU)
The Giants are in a tricky spot with their receivers. Yes, they have Malik Nabers, who is a bonafide WR1. They re-signed Darius Slayton to a three-year extension. Unfortunately, they still don’t know what Wandale Robinson or Jaylin Hyatt is. None of them are big-body receivers, either. The Giants have done a good job assembling speed, but they still need someone who can go up and make plays in tight coverage.
Enter Savion Williams from TCU. At 6’4, 222 pounds, he is a raw prospect who feels like the next coming of Cordelle Patterson. He needs a ton of refinement with his route working and overall wide receiver production, but his athleticism implies there’s untapped potential. This makes him a perfect developmental piece to stash during the first part of Slayton’s extension and the back end of Hyatt’s rookie contract. The hope would be for Williams to eventually turn into the WR3 by 2026 or 2027.
Round 5, Pick 154: RJ Harvey Jr (RB, UCF)
It was tempting to take Cobee Bryant out of Kansas here. However, running back is another strength of this draft. Even with Tyrone Tracy showing promise as a rookie, it would behoove the Giants not to bring in competition for him in 2025.
Harvey Jr will instantly become a fan favorite for longtime Giants fans. He doesn’t have the breakaway speed of Tracy, but he brings a blue collar running style and grinds for dirty yards. Again, he doesn’t have the elusiveness of most modern NFL running backs, but his contact balance allows him to gain an adequate amount of yards after contact. Paired with Tracy, the Giants could have a viable or even advantageous running back committee.
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Round 6, Pick 219: Upton Scout (CB, Western Kentucky)
At this point in the draft, teams usually bet on traits and upside. Upton Sinclair is a twitchy, athletic corner with above average athleticism. If it weren’t for his size, 5’9, 181 pounds, he could be looked at as a potential top 100 pick. However, his frame leads to plays where he is outmanned on the boundary by bigger receivers. He might work better as a slot corner behind Dru Phillips.
If there’s one reason to believe Sinclair has a future in the NFL is his 30 inch arms. Usually, that’s the threshold for successful corners.
Round 7, Pick 246: Jake Majors (IOL, Texas)
Majors could be a seventh-round steal and an insurance policy if John Michael Schmitz doesn’t develop in 2025. He’s a coach’s dream with high football IQ and nastiness in the run game and technically sound hands and feet. He won’t be able to take on elite defenders like Chris Jones or Quinnen Williams without help, but it is not unrealistic to believe that he could be a viable starter in a few seasons. In the seventh round, that’s enough upside to take a swing. He’s been available in the sixth and seventh rounds of most Giants mock drafts. Hopefully, he’ll be there in April.
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