Giants Secure Franchise QB at No. 3
With the NFL playoffs slowing down, football fans everywhere are shifting focus to the 2025 NFL Draft. With a number of franchises needing their cornerstone players, the stakes are going to be high, making this year's draft filled with excitement and intrigue. In the upcoming draft, the New York Giants have been placed at a critical juncture with the No. 3 pick. Will Big Blue finally find its franchise quarterback in a class headlined by two elite signal-callers?
The Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns, picking first and second, respectively, also have quarterback needs, so the top three picks are a critical domino effect. Let's dive into the first-round mock draft projections and see how it all shakes out.
1. Tennessee Titans — WR/CB Travis Hunter (Colorado)
The Titans' front office, spearheaded by Chad Brinker, cannot afford to bypass a generational talent in Travis Hunter. A do-it-all wide receiver and cornerback, Hunter possesses the kind of upside that could change the game on what a modern NFL superstar looks like.
2. Cleveland Browns — QB Cam Ward (Miami)
The Browns finally close the book on the Deshaun Watson era, selecting Cam Ward as their new face of the franchise. Cam Ward brings elite arm strength, mobility, and leadership to a team desperately in need of that at the quarterback position.
3. New York Giants — QB Shedeur Sanders (Colorado)
Well, it looks like the Giants hit the jackpot. Years of fruitless searching for that franchise QB yielded Shedeur Sanders - a polished passer with poise and accuracy enough to lead your team for many, many years. Time to celebrate - it's a new dawn in town for Giants fans.
Top 10 Selections
- New England Patriots — EDGE Abdul Carter (Penn State): The Patriots simply cannot pass on Carter's game-changing potential, despite their needs on the offensive line.
- Jacksonville Jaguars — DT Mason Graham (Michigan): Graham brings much-needed juice to the Jaguars' porous run defense.
- Las Vegas Raiders — WR Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona): The Raiders need to add an offensive weapon before figuring out what to do at quarterback.
- New York Jets — EDGE Mykel Williams (Georgia): New coach Aaron Glenn builds his defense around the disruptive pass-rushing ability of Williams.
- Carolina Panthers — CB Will Johnson (Michigan): Johnson brings a lockdown presence to the Panthers' secondary that was sorely lacking in 2024.
- New Orleans Saints — LB Jalon Walker (Georgia): The Saints add Walker, a sideline-to-sideline playmaker, to their linebacker corps.
- Chicago Bears — OT Will Campbell (LSU): Keeping Caleb Williams upright is job No. 1, and Campbell is the anchor the Bears need.
Notable Picks in the Mid-First Round
- 12. Dallas Cowboys — RB Ashton Jeanty (Boise State): The Cowboys add a dynamic running back to complement their high-powered offense.
- 14. Indianapolis Colts — TE Tyler Warren (Penn State): Warren's stock soared after a stellar College Football Playoff performance.
- 17. Cincinnati Bengals — WR Luther Burden III (Missouri): A smart insurance move in case Tee Higgins leaves in free agency.
Closing Out the First Round
- 31. Philadelphia Eagles — OG Donovan Jackson (Ohio State): The Eagles keep their dominant trenches intact, as well as add a versatile interior lineman.
- 32. Kansas City Chiefs — OL Armand Membou (Missouri): Will the Chiefs be coming off an unprecedented Super Bowl three-peat? Either way, Membou cements their O-line for the future.
Final Thoughts
The 2025 NFL Draft will define the course of a lot of franchises. While the Titans and Browns might look to solve their quarterback woes, the Giants might finally turn the page with Shedeur Sanders at the helm of things. With generational talents like Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter in the mix, too, this draft class has all it takes to make noise in the NFL world.
The dream of landing a franchise quarterback is closer to becoming a reality for Giants fans than it has been in years. Can Sanders be the savior in New York that has long been awaited? Only time will tell.
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