GM leading Giants contingent at Louisville Pro Day
One day after watching quarterback Cam Ward throw at the Miami Pro Day, New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen will lead a contingent of Giants representatives at the Louisville Pro Day. Quarterback Tyler Shough is the main attraction.
Giants quarterbacks coach Shea Tierney is also said to be on hand to watch Shough.
There has been some recent chatter that should the Giants be able to add Russell Wilson or Aaron Rodgers in free agency, that would increase the likelihood of them passing on quarterback at No. 3 in the 2025 NFL Draft.
If that is the case, Shough could be a target later in the draft.
Texas, with quarterback Quinn Ewers, is also holding its Pro Day on Tuesday.
Attach whatever significance you want to the fact that the Giants’ GM is watching Shough rather than Ewers.
I had the Giants selecting Shough at No. 65 in my most recent 7-round mock draft.
From DraftBuzz:
The tape shows a quarterback who thrives in structured passing attacks featuring heavy play-action usage. When Shough can plant that back foot and drive through his throws off play-action, he generates impressive velocity to all levels of the field. That play-action prowess combined with his ability to layer passes between zones makes him an ideal fit in systems like San Francisco or Los Angeles that emphasize rhythmic timing throws and vertical shots off run action.
His Senior Bowl performance reinforced what shows up on Louisville film – this is a physically gifted passer who can make every throw in the playbook when his mechanics are right. The arm talent pops whether he’s driving comebacks from the opposite hash or dropping deep balls in the bucket. While the age and medical history are legitimate concerns, several games from 2024 (Miami, Clemson, Virginia) showcase a QB ready to compete for a starting role sooner rather than later. The flashes of brilliance throwing on the move and improvising outside structure hint at a higher ceiling than his current draft buzz suggests.
After studying his full body of work, I’m convinced Shough will outperform his eventual draft position. The combination of size, arm strength, and experience in multiple pro-style concepts provides immediate NFL backup value with clear starter upside. He needs an established offensive system that can refine his mechanics and help him process faster under pressure. But in the right situation with proper development time, Shough has the tools to develop into a quality NFL starter by year two. The tape shows a more talented player than his current Day 2/3 projection indicates.
We will have more from the Louisville and Texas Pro Days as things develop.
