The New York Giants are one of the more dysfunctional teams in the NFL, so that could force them to get a bit desperate in the 2025 NFL Draft. That is simply where this frachise is at right now; both GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll both might be in a 'win now' mode.
I would reckon that if the Giants do not at least finish with a winning record in the 2025 NFL Season, both Schoen and Daboll could be shown the door. The team holds the third and 34th overall picks in the NFL Draft, so they've got some insanely high capital to work with.
Honestly, if they mess this up, they deserve it. Let's see if Joe Schoen going full desperation mode in this mock draft is enough to get the Giants back on track.
Giants 2025 NFL mock draft: Joe Schoen goes full desperation mode
3. Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Shedeur Sanders is the pick, and it does currently seem like the door is wide open here. Abdul Carter could be in play with the third pick, and I guess Travis Hunter could be in play as well if he got past the Cleveland Browns at pick two.
Schoen continues to load up the QB room and will draft Sanders after signing both Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson in free agency. The Giants will have some sorting out to do in the QB room.
34. Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Derrick Harmon is their choice with the 34th pick, and this is honestly some great value. Harmon is one of the best defensive tackle prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft class, so him being available this late is outstanding. The G-Men pass up on Abdul Carter at pick three but are still able to bolster their defensive line with Harmon at pick 34.
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65. Jonah Savaiinaea, OG, Arizona
The New York Giants have to address the offensive line, and it's actually kind of gross that the OL has been an issue for this long, but here we are. Jonah Savaiinaea is a second-round prospect who is going to kick inside to guard at the NFL level. He could even be a Day 1 starter at the position, and regardless if Russell Wilson or Shedeur Sanders are starting, the OL has to be strong, period.
99. Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon
Getting the second prospect from Oregon in this mock draft, the G-Men take Terrance Ferguson and get themselves a developmental tight end prospect. It has been nearly all offense thus far for the Giants in this mock draft, and that isn't a bad idea, as the defense is definitely in a better spot, and in today's NFL, teams are seen 'buying' defenses and developing more on offense.
105. Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami (FL)
Yet another offensive player, the New York Giants take Xavier Restrepo from Miami (FL) and give their future QB another weapon. With Malik Nabers entrenched as the WR1 and Terrance Ferguson with their prior pick, the Giants might be building something special on offense.
154. Riley Leonard, QB, Notre Dame
You could easily argue that the Giants should only draft immmediate-impact players since Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll likely have to field a winning team right now, but it would also be wise for them to do a ton planning at the QB position until they truly find their franchise passer.
219. Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech
Grabbing a running back in this very deep class is a smart idea, so the Giants take Tahj Brooks from Texas Tech at pick 219 in this mock draft. Tyrone Tracy is their starter and had a nice rookie season.
246. Mac McWilliams, CB, UCF
Finishing off this mock draft, the Giants grab Mac McWilliams, a CB from UCF and hope that he can contribute to a secondary that definitely has to play a bit better in 2025 and beyond.