The New York Giants hold the third overall selection in the 2025 NFL draft and the mock drafters are coming to a consensus on who they may pick.
Travis Hunter, the most recent Heisman Trophy winner, has emerged as the favorite. The Colorado two-way star is seen as a great fit for the Giants, who have multiple needs this offseason at both cornerback and wide receiver.
Hunter would be a great pick should the Giants resolve their quarterback issues beforehand. CBS Sports draft analyst Jordan Dajani sees the Giants as the best landing spot for Hunter this spring.
Matthew Stafford, Malik Nabers and Travis Hunter. Who says no? With the Giants, I would envision Hunter playing more cornerback, but there will be opportunities for Brian Daboll to utilize him on offense as well. Hunter is the kind of playmaker who can affect the game in all three phases. If the Giants swing a trade for Stafford or sign someone like Justin Fields, Hunter becomes even more of an intriguing option in New York.
There’s a big if in there. Can the Giants nab a quarterback in a trade or free agency so that they don’t have to reach for one at No. 3 in the draft? That’s the caveat here.
The NFL Combine is next week followed by the subsequent pro days and individual workouts. Will the Giants “fall in love” with a quarterback such as Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Jason Milroe, or Jaxson Dart?
The Giants will have a significant war chest in free agency (over $50 million in available cap space) to fill some holes and potentially pay Matthew Stafford if a deal can be worked out. Hunter could very well fall to them at No. 3. If that happens, they would have to take him.
