The New York Giants will run things back with a near-identical coaching staff in 2025 if Mike Kafka doesn’t land a head coaching job, so we should expect to see similar systems on both sides of the ball.
Accordingly, general manager Joe Schoen will be tasked with building around those schemes and finding players that fit what head coach Brian Daboll, Kafka, and defensive coordinator Shane Bowen are looking for.
With that in mind and news of Bowen’s expected return, Giants Wire conducted its second four-round mock draft of the year.
We used the Pro Football Focus mock draft simulator for this exercise and left all settings on default. There were no trades, we controlled only the New York Giants and limited it to four rounds.
Here’s how things played out:
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With quarterbacks Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders already off the board, we were left with a choice between the versatile Travis Hunter or Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter.
A case can be made for both players and the Giants would greatly benefit from either, but we went with Carter this time because the thought of teaming him with Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and Dexter Lawrence is too good to resist.
Carter is arguably the top prospect in the 2025 NFL draft class, would be an immediate Day 1 starter, and would greatly improve the team’s inconsistent pass rush.
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Technically, Jahdae Barron is a slot corner and that’s not exactly what the Giants need. But don’t let the label fool you: Barron is a three-down player capable of filling in at multiple positions including nickelback, outside corner, and even safety.
The versatility should have scouts and defensive coordinators drooling, while Barron’s special teams play only adds to his overall value.
The Giants have been plagued by poor tackling and Barron would immediately improve upon that. He’s a good run defender, too, and would shore up several defensive weaknesses.
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When talking about pure athleticism and physical talent at the quarterback position, Jalen Milroe may sit atop the 2025 class. He does have issues when protection breaks down or spacing is limited, but would fit into Brian Daboll’s offensive system nicely.
The ability to escape the pocket and make plays with his feet is necessary for survival in East Rutherford. Milroe also prefers to be aggressive in his play and unlike some of the quarterbacks under center for the Giants this past season, wouldn’t be afraid to air it out to Malik Nabers & Co.
Milroe may not be a Day 1 starter in the NFL but in this particular scenario, we assume the Giants signed a veteran bridge quarterback in free agency anyway.
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Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson is a monster of a man, standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing 332 pounds. He’s also versatile, with experience at both left tackle and right tackle — the latter of which would be his position in New York.
Crenshaw-Dickson’s stock is likely to rise considerably if he attends and participates in the NFL Combine. His measurables are off the charts and he’s also put some good film together.
Crenshaw-Dickson is a better pass protector than run blocker but is above average in both areas.
