In this 2025 NFL Mock Draft, the New York Giants find the heirs apparent to both Daniel Jones and 2024 free agent departure Saquon Barkley while also adding reinforcements in the trenches and in the secondary.
The Giants are in a tough spot, and things could get worse before they get better if Jones doesn’t improve in 2024. But short-term turmoil could give way to a new era with young optimism — and a new quarterback at the helm.
Who Could the New York Giants Draft in 2025?
1.2) New York Giants: Donovan Smith, QB, Houston
Picking at No. 2 overall could mean a hard reset for the New York Giants.
Joe Schoen, Brian Daboll, and Daniel Jones could all be gone. And the next regime would have the luxury of picking their next passer. In the 2025 class, Donovan Smith could command early interest.
At 6’5″, 235 pounds, raw talent is by no means in short supply with Smith. He’s a superb athlete with stellar arm talent and off-platform ability. He’ll have to cut down on turnovers, but his film is dotted with promising flashes of anticipation and sharp situational precision.
The odds are high that New York made a mistake by paying Jones big money. It’s a cautionary tale to first engage in accurate self-scouting, but also not to double down on mistakes, and to cut losses quickly. The next regime may do that if Smith proves compelling.
2.42) New York Giants: Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State
The Giants rework their entire backfield in this 2025 NFL Mock Draft. In Round 1, they add their QB. And in Round 2, they add a true volume back in Ollie Gordon II, who has the bend, burst, brawling physicality, and receiving chops to be a true premier back in the NFL.
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The addition of Gordon is even more important after the insertion of a new franchise QB. Gordon is the unique runner with the creative instincts to elevate middling offensive line play, and he can help carry the offense when Smith gets his feet settled under center.
3.66) New York Giants: Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia
At 6’1″, 190 pounds, Daylen Everette is a long, smooth, and physical cover man who shows comfort in man or in side-saddle.
Opposite Deonte Banks, Everette will be able to play with some stylistic freedom, while using his easy vertical pace and bend to make throwing windows smaller.
3.74) New York Giants: Tate Ratledge, OG, Georgia
Tate Ratledge is experienced, with 27 starts since 2022. That experience shows in his patience, discipline, and assignment-sound nature. On top of it, he’s urgent and physical.
New York’s depth chart on the interior, past Jon Runyan, is relatively uninspiring, so adding a player with Ratledge’s experience and grit would be a welcome development in Round 3.
Rounds 4-7
4.99) New York Giants
Yahya Black, DT, Iowa
5.142) New York Giants
Caullin Lacy, WR, Louisville
7.195) New York Giants
RJ Oben, EDGE, Notre Dame
7.220) New York Giants
Jordan Favors, CB, Appalachian State
