Nov 30, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) celebrates after defeating the Auburn Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 28-14. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images The New York Giants made some headlines on Monday evening when reports surfaced that they’d be holding a private workout with Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders.
The Giants have the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL Draft, and many members of the national football media universe insinuated that New York could be doing some last-minute prep before Round 1.
But it seems like, outside of the Giants, Sanders’ NFL Draft stock is sliding. Albert Breer reported that he doesn’t expect the Cleveland Browns or Giants to draft him at No. 2 or No. 3.
Then on Tuesday, the Giants let out via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport that they’re hosting last-minute meetings with a ton of QBs. Louisville’s Tyler Shough and Alabama’s Jalen Milroe are also working out for the Giants.
So, the Giants are doing homework on what they will be doing with their second-round pick, No. 34 overall, right?
Penn State’s Abdul Carter has been the popular option to the Giants in mock drafts published this week. New York has spent a lot of resources on its defensive line through the draft, and after signing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in free agency, they seem pretty unlikely to draft a quarterback in that spot.
At this stage in the NFL Draft process, it would feel like a surprise if the Giants elected to draft anybody besides Carter or Heisman winner Travis Hunter in their first-round slot. Despite what some might be reporting, they have to be eyeing a quarterback in the second round, right?
For starters, there’s no way they’re passing up on potential all-world talents in Carter and Hunter. But more importantly, they added two somewhat respected free-agent veterans just last month. Wilson has won a Super Bowl. Winston set franchise passing records for the Browns last season.
But both of those quarterbacks come with their noted flaws, which is why they’re both on short-term deals. It’s also why you could see the Giants taking Sanders, a safe, somewhat NFL-ready quarterback who has incredible accuracy and an intangible aura. Or you could see them drafting and developing a player like Milroe, who has incredible upside.
If these quarterbacks slide as far as some might think, the Giants could confidently draft their franchise signal-caller in the second round while acquiring the best defensive line prospect in this class in one fell swoop.
