Right now, it seems unlikely this would actually happen
Pro Football Network has released a seven-round mock draft, and the results for the New York Giants are fascinating. So, let’s dive in.
Round 1 (No. 3) — Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
We know from our initial mock draft tracker that this has been, and will continue to be, a popular pick for the Giants if they don’t get a quarterback here.
The interesting thing about PFN’s Dalton Miller making this pick is what he does not do for the Giants — take a quarterback when one of the top two is available.
In Miller’s mock, Shedeur Sanders goes No. 1 to the Tennessee Titans and the fantastic Penn State edge defender Abdul Carter goes No. 2 to the Cleveland Browns. That leaves Miami quarterback Cam Ward for the Giants … and Miller passes.
He writes:
Hunter likely wants to play on both sides of the ball at the NFL level. His wallet would certainly want him to play a significant amount of snaps on the offensive side of the ball. However, teams likely won’t give that much thought considering how difficult it is to find an island defensively.
Hunter is that island.
He’s the most intelligent cornerback since Patrick Surtain, and he just so happens to have the best ball skills in the class as a wide receiver, let alone for cornerbacks.
Miller has Ward dropping to the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 6. As we sit here today, I find it more likely that the Giants would pass on Sanders than they would Ward. But, it is the middle of January and nobody knows anything for certain.
Round 2 (No. 34) — Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State
Miller writes:
After flashing surprisingly productive tape at offensive tackle in the back half of the season the 34th pick might be 15 picks too low for Jackson. He might end up going before the young man he replaced at left tackle for the Buckeyes. He might even play tackle in the NFL, considering he has the athleticism for it and boasts 35-inch arms!
But in this simulation, he’s inserting as the Giants left guard.
Jackson on the left means Jon Runyan Jr. moving to the right. I’m not sure the Giants would ask Runyan to move again, but I can’t argue with this pick. Really good player at a position of need.
Round 3 (No. 65) — Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
The Giants get their quarterback! Could they really wait until the top of the third round to select Milroe? I have seen Milroe projected as high as the middle of Round 1. The NFL Mock Draft Database has Milroe projected as a mid-first round value. Again, though, nobody really knows anything for sure right now.
Here is what Miller wrote in a take that I’m sure will raise a few eyebrows:
After looking like a potential QB1 midway through the CFB season Milroe’s confidence, accuracy, and overall play drove off a cliff in the second half. However, few players in college football were more dangerous with the ball in their hands, and Milroe should at least see the field in set offensive packages in 2025 as he develops as a quarterback while fixing some mechanical tightness in his throwing motion.
If it doesn’t work out, he has the frame density, explosiveness, and vision to potentially be one of the most dangerous running backs in the league. But this is a talent that needs to fail into that role.
Miller presents picks from Round 4 on without comment.
Round 4 (No. 103) — Kalel Mullings, RB, Michigan
Round 4 (No. 133) — Malachi Moore, S, Alabama
Round 5 (No. 154) — Nickolas Martin, LB, Oklahoma State
Round 7 (No. 220) — Upton Stout, CB, Western Kentucky
Round 7 (No. 246) — Holden Willis, TE, Middle Tennessee
