Dan Salomone

We are approaching the end of the road here as the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off in less than two weeks.

Withpro daysin the books andfree agencyslowing down, the time is almost here for teams to finalize their draft boards ahead of next week's festivities.

Before we get into the latest expert picks, below is a look at the Giants' draft order.

2025 New York Giants Draft Picks:

• Round 1 No. 3
• Round 2 No. 34
• Round 3 No. 65
• Round 3 No. 99 (compensatory selection)
• Round 4 No. 105
• Round 5 No. 154 (from Seattle)
• Round 7 No. 219
• Round 7 No. 246 (from Buffalo)

Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN

Pick:Abdul Carter, OLB, Penn State

Analysis:"In his first season as a full-time edge rusher (after playing primarily off-ball linebacker in past years), Carter had 12 sacks and 23.5 total tackles for loss. I see elite traits on the tape. And considering the Giants have holes all over their roster, they might opt for the best player on the board. They'd have something with Carter, Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Dexter Lawrence II up front."

Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Media

Pick:Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Analysis:"I'll be curious to see what the Giants do here. If Abdul Carter is available at No. 3, that might change things, but in this scenario, they secure their answer at quarterback."

Charles Davis, NFL Media

Pick:Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

Analysis:"I wouldn't rule out a quarterback for the Giants here if Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders were available, even after the signings of Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston. With the top QBs already off the board in this mock, New York lands the prospect many believe is the best player in the draft."

Dane Brugler, The Athletic

Pick:Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Analysis:"Ward is widely viewed as the top guy this year, but the quarterback rankings after him vary wildly from team to team."

Eric Edholm, NFL.com

Pick:Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Analysis:"Hunter would give the Giants another elite talent after last year's top-10 selection of Malik Nabers. Not to mention, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner could probably start for New York at either corner or receiver right away, so Big Blue almost can't go wrong here."

Field Yates, ESPN

Pick:Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Analysis:"Sanders throws with pristine accuracy and touch -- he passed for 4,134 yards and completed 74% of his throws last season -- but he must improve his urgency under duress. With Wilson and Winston sharing the QB room with him, he could learn and keep developing without the pressure of being immediately thrown into the QB1 role."

Bucky Brooks, NFL.com

Pick:Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

Analysis:"Adding a two-way standout doesn't solve the Giants' most pressing need, but Hunter's playmaking presence would help the offense and defense improve."

Matt Miller, ESPN

Pick:Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Analysis:"Sanders is an accurate, tough pocket passer who improved the culture at both Jackson State and Colorado alongside his father and coach, Deion Sanders. Shedeur Sanders is poised, with great field vision and an ability to throw his guys open from the pocket."

Jordan Reid, ESPN

Pick:Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Analysis:"Ward is the top QB of this class. His combination of physical ability, improvisational skills and poise in big moments make him an ideal selection for coach Brian Daboll. His 88.7 QBR was second in the FBS, and his 29 completions of 20-plus air yards tied for fifth."

Josh Liskiewitz, Pro Football Focus

Pick:Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

Analysis:"It's hard not to see some Micah Parsons in Carter, who not only wears the same No. 11 but also pops off the screen nearly every play due to being a rare caliber athlete. If he can get even stronger, he has All-Pro potential as a player worthy of a top-five pick."

Rhett Lewis, NFL Network

Pick:Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

Analysis:"Sure, the Giants spent substantial draft capital in the trade for Brian Burns last year and the selection of Kayvon Thibodeaux at No. 5 overall in 2022. But in keeping the Eagles' championship formula in focus, you can never have too many high-quality defensive linemen, and Carter is the best in this class."

Pete Prisco, CBS Sports

Pick:Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

Analysis:"The Giants would take Hunter if he were there, but in this one he isn't. So they take the edge player from Penn State to add to their front seven. They won their last two titles because of the front seven."

Tony Pauline, Sportskeeda

Pick:Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

Analysis:"Carter is a terrific fit for the Giants' defense and should add immediate impact, which the team needs."

Cynthia Frelund, NFL Network

Pick:Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Analysis:"The Giants must sort out the offensive line in free agency if they end up taking a quarterback here. Ward's ability to limit turnovers while extending plays would get this offense back on track and open up Brian Daboll's play-calling. It's worth noting that there were simulations in which New York traded down a few spots and selected an offensive lineman instead (such as Kelvin Banks Jr., who has plenty of experience and can play RT); in those scenarios, the Giants would likely look to add a veteran passer in free agency and/or select one later in April's draft."

Danny Kelly, The Ringer

Pick:Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Analysis:"With Ward off the board, the Giants grab one of the most dynamic players in recent memory in Hunter. The former Heisman winner provides a big impact at two separate positions of need for New York. My guess right now is that he'll play full time at corner and moonlight at receiver, but he just may be the type of outlier athlete who can play both sides of the ball full time."

Lance Zierlein, NFL.com

Pick:Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Analysis:"It seems likely that the Giants will get phone calls from teams looking to move up into this spot, but sitting tight and taking a player who could impact Brian Daboll's team on either (or both?) sides of the ball is the play."

Mason Cameron, Pro Football Focus

Pick:Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Analysis:"With Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston on the roster, New York secures the top overall prospect in the 2025 draft class in Colorado's two-way superstar."

Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic

Pick:Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

Analysis:"The Giants have spent the entire offseason trying to find veteran quarterbacks in the face of this rookie class, This, too, could be a Sanders landing spot. But I have zero questions about Graham's ability to help the Giants immediately."

Chad Reuter, NFL.com

Pick:Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Analysis:"Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston are nice additions who should ensure a strong veteran presence that could help Sanders settle in as the team's future QB1."

Trevor Sikkema, Pro Football Focus

Pick:Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Analysis:"There are rumors of New York trading up to No. 1 overall for its preferred quarterback (I assume it's Cam Ward), but I'll leave that scenario for another mock. Instead, I could see them drafting the best football player in the class, Travis Hunter, and being very happy about what he and Malik Nabers can do for them for years to come."

Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports

Pick:Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Analysis:"Hunter is the best athlete -- and the best player -- in this draft class. We've had otherworldly cornerbacks and wide receivers in previous classes but he's a two-fer, able to dominate on both sides of the ball and take over games. The big question: where will the team that drafts him want him to play? And if it's, say, at cornerback, how big will be the package of offensive plays for Hunter. Because lining up for 120 snaps a game, like he's done for the Buffs, isn't sustainable in the NFL."

Rob Rang, FOX Sports

Pick:Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Analysis:"He leaves college football as the all-time passing touchdowns champion (158) and his steady improvement as a passer is undeniable."

Kyle Crabbs, The 33rd Team

Pick:Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Analysis:"If this feels like the worst kept secret in sports, it is because it probably is. The Giants are in the quarterback market."

Maurice Jones-Drew, NFL.com

Pick:Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Analysis:"Despite signing veteran quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston this offseason, the Giants still need to find a long-term answer at quarterback. Sanders, a crisp and accurate passer, has the talent and moxie to become a star in New York."

Nate Tice, Yahoo Sports

Pick:Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Analysis:"After seeing QBs get picked off in front of them, the Giants instead veer toward star power. Hunter is an excellent athlete and has a rare feel for the cornerback position. With Malik Nabers already showing off his star potential at receiver, there's no need to overwhelm Hunter as a two-way player right away."

Mike Renner, CBS Sports

Pick:Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

Analysis:"I do not believe that the Russell Wilson signing has any impact on what the Giants will do at No. 3 overall, but I could see them drafting an impact performer to improve this season's roster and waiting until Day 2 for the quarterback."

Geoff Schwartz, Fox Sports

Pick:Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Analysis:"Hunter addresses two issues for the Giants elite cornerback play and another weapon for Russell Wilson or their quarterback of the future. I firmly believe Hunter should be a full-time corner with a package of offensive plays. That is manageable, and it's how he was originally used at Colorado. By taking Hunter, the Giants add a supreme talent to a roster that needs an infusion of playmakers."

Connor Rogers, NBC Sports

Pick:Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Analysis:"Unless Penn State's Drew Allar ends up declaring, Ward and Sanders are the only two quarterbacks I see going in the first round."

Dan Parr, NFL.com

Pick:Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Analysis:"If the G-Men decide to go the trade or free agency route to find their next QB and manage to keep the No. 3 pick, they could find themselves able to land the Heisman Trophy winner, too, who could help them on both sides of the ball."

Josh Edwards, CBS Sports

Pick:Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Analysis:"The debate of best player available boils down to Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter, in my opinion. With Carter off the board, New York goes in the direction of Hunter, who could fill either or both cornerback and wide receiver roles for that organization. Wide receiver is less of a need with Darius Slayton back in the fold."

Daniel Harms, The Draft Network

Pick:Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Analysis:"Sanders will be able to handle the media stress of the New York market while providing the Giants with their future quarterback."

Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports

Pick: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

Analysis:"The Giants love what they'd have up front on defense with Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns and now, Carter."

Vinnie Iyer, The Sporting News

Pick:Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Analysis:"The Giants need to consider quarterback early, but it will also be difficult to ignore that Hunter may fall right into their lap to be an instant ball-hawking defensive star in New York while also giving Malik Nabers some receiving help at times."

Gennaro Filice, NFL.com

Pick:Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Analysis:"When I last mocked Hunter to New York, longtime beat writer Paul Schwartz had just reported that the Giants see the two-way star as a cornerback. The New York Post scribe changed his tune this week, though, writing that the team's evaluation remains fluid. The current state of the roster makes CB the bigger need, but a potential duo of Hunter and Malik Nabers makes WR the bigger splash. Maybe you can have your cake and eat it too, Big Blue!"

Max Chadwick, Pro Football Focus

Pick:Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Analysis:"His 49 big-time throws since 2023 tied for fifth, and his 1.6% turnover-worthy play rate in that span ranked second to only Bo Nix. Sanders also was recently seen playing catch with Giants star receiver Malik Nabers in the streets of New York."

Keith Sanchez, The Draft Network

Pick:Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

Analysis:"The Giants had the option to play the waiting game at quarterback, but wisely chose not to. Instead, they signed veteran quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Jameis Winstonboth clear upgrades over what they had last season. This move puts the Giants in a position to simply take the best player available. And that player is Abdul Carterthe best overall talent in the draft. Pairing Carter with Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns will create a terrifying front that will give opposing offensive coordinators serious headaches when it comes to protecting their quarterback."

Ryan Fowler, The Draft Network

Pick:Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Analysis:"Cam Ward isn't a perfect prospect under center, but his confidence, poise, and ability to threaten a defense both vertically and horizontally will expand a playbook. Ward and Malik Nabers would be a fun, youth-infused tandem to watch develop over the next few years."

Mason Johnstone, The Draft Network

Pick:Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Analysis:"The Giants secure the best quarterback in the draft to pair with Brian Daboll and Mike Kafka's offense. Cam Ward joined a strong group of Power 4 quarterbacksJayden Daniels, Hendon Hooker, C.J. Stroud, Mac Jones, Joe Burrow, and Kyler Murraywho have led the nation in total offense, and his trajectory should be similar to others on that list."

Garrett Podell, CBS Sports

Pick:Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

Analysis:"After missing out on the two first-round QB prospects in this class, the Giants settle for the 2025 class' top edge rusher."

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