Good morning New York Giants fans! Happy Saturday and welcome to Week 10 of the 2025 college football season.
The Giants are currently carrying a 2-6 record and are likely once again headed for a Top 10 draft pick. It isn’t quite draft season yet for the Giants, but right now hold the 6th overall pick with the third-hardest remaining strength of schedule.
With that in minde, I want to shift a bit from a broad survey of the college game and focus in a bit more. So this week we’ll highlight some games that feature players who could fit what we now perceive to be the Giants’ needs.
It bears repeating that things change and there’s a long time between now and the end of April. Players could ascend in the second half of the season, and free agency has yet to happen. Either has the potential to shift our perception of the Giants’ needs for the upcoming draft.
But as things stand now, I would judge that the Giants’ biggest needs are:
- Wide receiver – Preferably a player who can be a 1b to pair with Malik Nabers
- Offensive line – Likely guard, but also potentially tackle if the team doesn’t re-sign Jermaine Eluemunor)
- Linebacker – Bobby Okereke has been disappointing over the last two years, and Micah McFadden is a free agent.
- Cornerback – Cor’Dale Flott has exceeded expectations, but he’s a free agent. This need could go away if Flott is re-signed and Deonte Banks builds on a promising game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
So with that in mind, let’s take a look at some games.
SMU vs. (10) Miami
ESPN – noon
The line of scrimmage is the big attraction in this game. Most scouts will be watching EDGE Rueben Bane Jr., who has been one of the very best defenders in the country.
For the Giants, I’m focusing on RT Francis Mauigoa. Offensive tackle His is a name I’ve brought up a few times already, and whether he’s even in consideration for the Giants could depend on the status of Eluemunor. The Giants could also look at WR C.J. Daniels, who has solid size (6-foot-2, 205 pounds) and is a reliable route runner. Daniels could be a reliable option across from Malik Nabers, though he probably isn’t the kind of player to offer defenses a true “pick your poison” decision.
Players to watch
SMU
- Kevin Jennings (QB – 7)
- Logan Parr (LG – 71)
- R.J. Maryland (TE – 82)
- Ahmaad Moses (S – 3)
- Isaiah Nwokobia (S – 23)
(10) Miami
- Carson Beck (QB – 11)
- Francis Mauigoa (OT – 61)
- C.J. Daniels (WR – 7
- Rueben Bane Jr. (EDGE – 4)
- Akheem Mesidor (DL/EDGE – 3)
Virginia Tech vs. (16) Louisville
The CW – 3pm
The focus in this game is Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell. Bell is currently listed as questionable, but he should be on the Giants’ radar if they don’t acquire a wide receiver before the draft.
Bell has great size at 6-foot-2, 220 pounds, and plays fast for his size on the field. His dense frame allows him to be physical in tight coverage and contested catch situations, while his athleticism allows him to pick up yards after the catch. We can’t compare Bell to A.J. Brown, but the duo of Bell and Nabers could have as similar dynamic as Brown and DeVonta Smith with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The the Giants could also be interested Louisville edge defender Clev Lubin if he lasts to the third day of the draft.
Players to watch
Virginia Tech
- Kyron Drones (QB – 1)
- Tomas Rimac (OT – 55)
- Terion Stewart (RB – 8)
- Ben Bell (EDGE – 33)
(16) Louisville
- Miller Moss (QB – 7)
- Chris Bell (WR – 0) *questionable
- Rene Konga (DL – 90)
- Adonijah Green (DL – 98)
- Clev Lubin (EDGE – 50)
(14) Tennessee vs. (18) Oklahoma
ABC – 7:30
These two teams have a bunch of players in whom the Giants could be interested. In particular, I want to highlight Tennessee’s red-shirt sophomore cornerback Colton Hood. Fellow CB Jermod McCoy was lost for the season with a knee injury, and both corners could be on the Giants radar if they declare for the draft. McCoy was a member of the Colorado Buffalos in 2024, and the Giants were on hand for multiple games as well as practices.
The Giants could also be interested in Tennessee receiver Chris Brazzell II, a 6-foot-5, 200 pound deep threat who already has 8 touchdowns on the season.
I’d also add that Oklahoma’s head coach, Brent Venables, could be on the hot seat if Oklahoma loses this game. He was one of the best defensive coordinators in college football when he was with Clemson, but hasn’t lived up to expectations as the Sooners’ head coach. He could be on the Giants’ radar if both he and Shane Bowen are fired at the end of the season.
Players to watch
(14) Tennessee
- Lance Heard (OT – 53)
- Miles Kitselman (TE – 87)
- Chris Brazzell II (WR – 17)
- Joshua Joesphs (EDGE – 19)
- Colton Hood (CB – 8)
(18) Oklahoma
- John Mateer (QB – 10)
- Deion Burks (WR – 4)
- Gracen Halten (iDL – 56)
- R. Mason Thomas (EDGE – 32)
- Sammy Omosigho (LB – 7)
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