New York Giants' 2025 NFL Draft Picks: Live Round-by-Round Selections & Expert Grades

The New York Giants have a need at quarterback long-term, which leaves them at an awkward position at No. 3 overall in the 2025 NFL draft .

Assuming Cam Ward is selected with the first pick overall , the Giants does not have a clear QB value at the third selection.

After a challenging 2024 season, Coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen continue with the team, but the quarterback position remains a significant hurdle affecting their job security going forward.

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Below are the Giants' choices, picks, and evaluations for the 2025 NFL Draft.

New York Giants 2025 NFL Draft picks

1st Round, No. 3 overall | Abdul Carter, Edge Rusher, Penn State

Instant grade: A

Analysis: The Giants bolster their strengths by selecting an outstanding pass rusher at the edge position in Carter. He demonstrates explosiveness comparable to the best defensive ends seen in recent drafts when coming off the corner. According to reports from ESPN, the Giants attempted to secure the first overall pick from Tennessee but found significant compensation in landing Carter instead.

1st Round, Pick No. 25 Overall (originally from Houston) | Jaxson Dart, Quarterback, Ole Miss

Instant grade: D

Analysis: This presents a perilous strategy for a team where both the general manager and head coach must secure victories immediately. Dart likely won’t start from day one, and his game requires significant refinement, particularly concerning his footing, alongside modest athletic attributes. It’s unclear why discussions about Shedeur Sanders’ throwing power were prominent while Dart’s arm strength received less attention during this off-season. Although this isn’t a high-stakes trade-up for the Giants based on their valuation criteria, Dart doesn’t possess first-round caliber talents.

TRADE ALERT: The Giants exchange the No. 34 overall pick, the No. 99 overall pick, and a 2026 third-round selection for the Houston Texans For the No. 25 spot overall, according to ESPN’s report.

3rd Round, No. 65 overall | Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo

Instant grade: B-minus

Analysis: I'm not as high on Alexander as others, because I didn't think his off-the-snap burst was good enough for a Day 2 selection. He does have good play strength and eventually uses his hands, but he needs to play quicker.

4th Round, Overall Pick 105 | Cam Skattebo, Running Back, Arizona State

Fifth Round, Pick 154 Overall (originally from Seattle) | Marcus Mbow, Offensive Lineman, Purdue

7th Round, Pick 219 | Thomas Fidone II, Tight End from Nebraska

Seventh Round, Overall Pick 246 (via Buffalo) |

History of New York Giants NFL Draft Picks and Their Grades

2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024

NFL Draft 2025 Team-By-Team Selections and Scores

AFC

AFC East: Bills | Dolphins | Patriots | Jets

AFC South: Texans | Colts | Jaguars | Titans

AFC North: Ravens | Bengals | Browns | Steelers

AFC West: Broncos | Chiefs | Raiders | Chargers

NFC

NFC East: Cowboys | Giants | Eagles | Commanders

NFC South: Falcons | Panthers | Saints | Buccaneers

NFC North: Bears | Lions | Packers | Vikings

NFC West: Cardinals | Rams | 49ers | Seahawks

The article initially appeared in the Nashville Tennessean. Upcoming New York Giants NFL Draft Picks 2025: Real-Time Round-By-Round Choices, Evaluation Grades