Introduction to the 2025 NFL Draft
The New York Giants are reportedly fielding trade calls for their No. 3 overall selection at the 2025 NFL Draft, as first reported by ESPN’s Peter Schrager.
Dec 15, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen, center, on the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Trade Calls and Interested Parties
With the Tennessee Titans officially going on the clock on Thursday night to start the selection process, the Giants and the Cleveland Browns at No. 2 have received calls over the last two days. Per Schrager, they are not “outwardly rejecting those overtures.” Interested parties are likely desperate to improve their chances of drafting three of top prospects available in the class of 2025: Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter, Colorado cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter, and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty.
The Giants’ Position and Needs
The Giants have been heavily linked to Carter in recent weeks since they signed veteran passers Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, softening their need to take Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders with that No. 3 pick. Any offer would likely have to bowl over general manager Joe Schoen, who is likely on his final chance to prove to co-owner John Mara that he can build a contending team after surviving a 3-14 campaign last year, one of the worst in the franchise’s 100-year history. Carter injects more game-changing talent within the defense, which has always been the calling card of the most successful of Giants teams.
Draft Capital and Team Needs
There is an obvious need to fill multiple holes, though, and a treasure trove of draft capital for that No. 3 pick could add to the prospective talent pool. The Giants are currently slated to make eight picks in a draft that has seen very little movement leading up to its festivities. Each of the 32 teams owns its first-round pick, per ESPN, making this the closest to the start of a draft without any first-round trades since the common draft era began in 1967.
Conclusion
The Giants’ decision to field trade calls for their No. 3 pick reflects their openness to exploring all options to improve their team. With several top prospects available, the Giants must weigh the benefits of selecting a game-changing player against the potential value of acquiring additional draft capital.
FAQs
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Q: Who are the top prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft?
A: The top prospects include Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter, Colorado cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter, and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty.
Q: Why are the Giants considering trade calls for their No. 3 pick?
A: The Giants are considering trade calls to potentially acquire additional draft capital and fill multiple holes on their team.
Q: How many picks do the Giants have in the 2025 NFL Draft?
A: The Giants are currently slated to make eight picks in the 2025 NFL Draft.
