NFL draft insider predicts QB Cam Ward to New York Giants

The New York Giants are presently within the driver’s seat for the No. 1 total decide within the 2025 NFL draft the place they’re anticipated to decide on between three key gamers: Quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward, and extensive receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter.

Though Hunter is arguably the most effective participant within the upcoming class, the Giants will virtually definitely take one of many quarterbacks — particularly if common supervisor Joe Schoen by some means retains his job.

The Giants scouted each Sanders and Ward closely this season and Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, the daddy of Shedeur, totally expects them to draft his son.

However not everybody agrees with Deion’s take.

ESPN NFL draft analyst and insider, Matt Miller, strongly believes the Giants will take Ward with the primary total decide (assuming they cling onto it).

Here is my December 23 prediction: The New York Giants choose Cam Ward (QB, Miami) with the primary total decide.

— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) December 23, 2024

The 22-year-old Ward, in his first season at Miami, accomplished 67.4 p.c of his passes for 4,123 yards, 36 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions whereas including 146 yards and 4 touchdowns on the bottom.

Ward additionally had a seven-yard reception for a rating.

That was sufficient to thrust Ward into the Heisman Trophy race, the place he finally completed fourth in voting. The award went to Hunter.

Few individuals know what the Giants’ present desire is however Miller, not less than for now, has them leaning towards Ward.