Giants 2025 draft needs, picks, best fits, history

When the Giants granted head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen a reprieve at the end of a 3-14 season, there were no assurances on the longevity of their employment.

It's now or never in New York.

But getting back in the passing lane in the NFC East with gaping holes on either side of the ball is easier said than done.

The Giants were 30th in the NFL in total offense, 28th in passing offense and 24th in total defense last season.

New York was winless in the NFC East and 1-11 in the conference with a net-TD margin of minus-17.

Is there a quick fix in the 2025 NFL Draft?

The Giants have the third overall pick and three of the top 65 selections, but even more vacancies at critical positions.

--Team needs

Quarterback

Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston are place-holders at this stage in their careers. Will the Giants allow this GM and coach to cast a net for the next franchise QB?

Cornerback

Calling all playmakers. New York needs a lead cornerback to contend with the behemoths at wide receiver in the NFC East.

Defensive tackle

An anchor to stuff the run alongside DT Dexter Lawrence II is vital for the Giants to make a turnaround.

Best prospect fits

WR-CB Travis Hunter, Colorado

OLB-DE Abdul Carter, Penn State

NT Kenneth Grant, Michigan

RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State

QB Jalen Milroe, Alabama

2025 draft picks by round

Total picks: 10

By round (pick in round, overall pick)

1: 3, 3

2: 2, 34

3: 1, 65

3: 35, 99 (compensatory selection)

4: 3, 105

5: 16, 154 (from Seattle Seahawks)

7: 3, 219

7: 30, 246 (from Buffalo Bills)

History Lesson

--LB Carl Banks was the last player the Giants selected No. 3 overall (1984). Guard John Hicks was the third overall pick by the Giants in 1974.

--The Giants have drafted at No. 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 since 2015.

--Field Level Media