The New York Giants are in the market for a quarterback (or two) this offseason and expectations are that they sign a veteran in free agency before selecting a rookie in the 2025 NFL draft.
However, without trading up, the Giants may miss out on the top two quarterbacks from the class — Miami’s Cam Ward and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders.
But Field Yates of ESPN doesn’t see that happening. In fact, he plays out a scenario where the Giants have their pick of the quarterback class in his latest mock draft.
After the Tennessee Titans select Travis Hunter at No. 1 overall and the Cleveland Browns select Abdul Carter at No. 2 overall, general manager Joe Schoen is up.
The two teams most pressed to upgrade at quarterback this offseason are the Giants and Raiders, and I wouldn’t rule out New York pursuing a veteran via a trade before we even get to the draft. Under present roster constructions, though, I have the Giants taking the electric Ward as the first signal-caller off the board.
Ward dazzled during his lone season at Miami, throwing for the most touchdown passes (39) and second-most passing yards (4,313) in the FBS. Though he must clean up his footwork and decision-making, Ward has a high ceiling. He brings a powerful arm, can be an innovator on the field and has a steely demeanor in big moments.
The Giants, who moved on from Daniel Jones during the 2024 season, have to find stability at QB after finishing 28th in QBR (44.9) and managing only two more TD passes (15) than interceptions (13).
Of the available rookie quarterbacks, Ward is arguably the most talented and the best fit for Brian Daboll’s offensive system.
This would be an ideal scenario for the Giants if they are determined to take a quarterback in the first round. They scouted the class heavily and likely have their preference in place with the NFL Combine still to come.
