New York Giants land player they ‘have to draft’ in latest PFF mock

The New York Giants hold the third overall selection in the 2025 NFL draft and all signs point to them selecting a quarterback there should the right one fall to them.

In Pro Football Focus’ latest mock draft from Max Chadwick that is exactly what happens. The Tennessee Titans select the Heisman Trophy winner, Colorado two-way sensation Travis Hunter, first overall followed by the Cleveland Browns’ selection of Miami quarterback Cam Ward.

That leaves Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders free and clear for the Giants.

Giants owner John Mara didn’t mince words in his postseason press conference, saying he’s “just about run out of patience” following New York’s seventh losing campaign in the past eight years. He also mentioned that finding the team’s quarterback of the future is the top priority for general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll as they head into a make-or-break year.

Sanders almost seems like a player the Giants have to draft here, given the stakes. He was one of college football’s best signal-callers over the past two seasons. 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.

The Giants met with Sanders this week at the East-West Shrine Bowl game in Texas and the interactions between the two parties were positive. Sanders even went as far as saying, “We have a great relationship” about his meeting with the Giants.

The Giants are expected to build up their quarterback room this offseason with a mixture of rookie and seasoned players. They currently have no quarterbacks under contract for the 2025 season other than an exclusive free agent option on Tommy DeVito.