Giants land franchise quarterback, new offensive tackle in latest PFF mock draft

The 2025 offseason will be crucial for the New York Giants. After six years of Daniel Jones starting under center, there’s a good chance the Giants will usher in a new era and reboot the quarterback position.

The Giants were trying to find a new quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft. However, after their attempts to move up at a better position failed, they decided to add an elite playmaker to hopefully maximize Daniel Jones this season. Jones has been inconsistent this season and with the opportunity to get out of his bloated contract in the 2025 offseason, the Giants could return to the draft in search of a new franchise quarterback.

Giants star Miami QB Cam Ward in a 2025 mock draft

The 2025 NFL Draft’s quarterback class may not be as filled with top talent as the 2024 class, but there are still several prospects expected to go in the first round. One of the top prospects in next year’s draft is Miami quarterback Cam Ward. The 22-year-old sharpshooter has made a name for himself this season by working his way to Heisman Trophy candidacy.

In the latest New York Giants-targeted mock draft published on Pro Football Focus, Gordon McGuinness had the G-Men targeting Ward with their first-round (No. 7 overall) selection:

“Despite a strong performance from Daniel Jones on Sunday, the Giants are still looking for a franchise quarterback.

“Ward has a PFF grade of 90.4 this season, fourth in the nation, and he is tied for the most big throws in college football (23). He could be exactly what they need in this position.”

Ward is considered one of, if not the top quarterback prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft class. He is putting together a dominant season in the ACC after initially declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft before deciding to go back to school and move to Miami. This season, Ward has thrown for 3,146 yards and 29 touchdowns, both of which lead the ACC.

Giants head coach Brian Daboll made a name for himself during his time as the Buffalo Bills’ offensive coordinator from 2018 to 2021, while developing QB Josh Allen into a superstar. Ward has similar traits to Allen: he has a strong arm, a marksman mentality, poise under pressure and the ability to extend the play with his legs. The possibility of the Giants pairing Ward with Daboll is one that fans can get excited about.

Giants fill two major needs in rounds 2 and 3 of this pilot design

With their other two selections in PFF’s three-round mock draft, the Giants targeted two other positions of need. In Round 2, they selected West Virginia offensive tackle Wyatt Milum, bolstering an offensive line that could use some help in pass protection:

“Milum has emerged as the highest quality offensive tackle in college football this season, excelling in both run blocking and pass protection. He boasts a PFF run-blocking grade of 90.1, the second-best mark in the country, and he hasn’t allowed any pressures in pass protection yet.

McGuiness made sure the Giants addressed another big need in Round 3, with Arizona cornerback Tacario Davis:

“With lingering question marks in the Giants’ secondary, Davis could be a solution at cornerback. He earned a PFF coverage grade of 85.9 in 2023 and recorded 12 pass breakups, showcasing a playmaking ability that would be a valuable addition to New York’s defense.

The Giants’ secondary has been a major weakness this season. Addressing the defensive backfield will be a top priority in the 2025 offseason and Davis could be an intriguing fit in the draft.

General manager Joe Schoen will have his work cut out for him this season as he tries to rebuild the Giants’ roster and get the team back on track for a better future. With a 2-7 through nine weeks, there’s a good chance the Giants get lucky with a top draft selection, which should help Schoen and company add some premier talent in the 2025 NFL Draft.