Execs differ on how Giants would react to lacking out on Ward, Sanders
As a lot because the New York Giants could wish to transfer up from the third total decide of the 2025 NFL Draft to the No. 1 spot in an try to repair their quarterback state of affairs, the Tennessee Titans (choice No. 1) and Cleveland Browns (No. 2) might maintain onto their draft belongings to make sure that neither Miami’s Cam Ward nor Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders finally ends up with Large Blue.
In a mock draft printed on Wednesday, Mike Sando of The Athletic revealed that some NFL executives are break up on whether or not the Giants would take Penn State pass-rusher Abdul Carter or Colorado extensive receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter within the occasion that neither Ward nor Sanders are on the board at No. 3.
“You may by no means have sufficient rushers,” one govt defined about mocking Carter to the Giants. “Ask [the Philadelphia Eagles].”
As John Dillon famous for Chiefs Wire/USA Right this moment, the Eagles pressured Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes 16 occasions and recorded six sacks within the 40-22 Tremendous Bowl LIX win. Including Carter to a protection that options Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns might give the Giants a fearsome defensive entrance, however a special govt instructed that the membership passing on Hunter on this situation can be foolish.
“They’ve two rushers in Thibodeaux and Burns who’re the identical place, the identical fashion, the identical every part. I can’t think about having three of these,” that govt mentioned in regards to the Giants probably drafting Carter with the third decide.
In late February, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. listed Hunter as the highest total prospect on this yr’s draft class. Throughout a current chat with Artwork Stapleton of NorthJersey.com, CBS Sports activities analyst and Soccer Gameplan founder Emory Hunt raved about Hunter’s two-way expertise.
“If he’s at nook, you’re actually throwing at a large receiver,” Hunt mentioned about Hunter. “Why are you throwing his approach? He’s acquired higher fingers than your receiver. So he’s gonna take away one half of the sector, after which on offense, he doesn’t want quantity. You don’t must force-feed him, and he’ll nonetheless have 5 or 6 catches a recreation and a landing.”
The Giants are anticipated to signal a “placeholder” quarterback reminiscent of Russell Wilson of the Pittsburgh Steelers or Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets sooner or later after the brand new league yr begins on March 12. Giants normal supervisor Joe Schoen will seemingly need a veteran to mentor both Ward or Sanders, however Schoen can also’t afford to make a “‘Godfather’ supply” sort of commerce to land both of these prospects.
“[Lead draft analyst Dane Brugler of The Athletic] mentioned that even the highest QB on this class, Cam Ward, wouldn’t be ranked increased than perhaps fifth or sixth in final yr’s class,” The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo shared on Wednesday. “Subsequent yr’s quarterback class — which might embrace the much-hyped Arch Manning — is taken into account a lot stronger.”
