Big Blue View
Let’s see what one of the pre-eminent draft analysts does for the Giants
Another day, another mock draft. Only, this one is a seven-round monster from Dane Brugler of The Athletic, author of ‘The Beast’ draft. Let’s get into how this falls for the New York Giants.
Brugler says:
Like Cleveland, the Giants are looking for the “right” quarterback — but with Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston on the roster, they also don’t need to force anything. Pass rusher might not be a screaming need, but you draft players not positions in the top three, and Carter is a true impact player.
Valentine’s View: Despite the quarterback hysteria caused by the private workouts for Shedeur Sanders, Jalen Milroe and Tyler Shough, this is the right thing to do in this spot.
Sanders was taken No. 21 by the Pittsburgh Steelers in Brugler’s draft. The Cleveland Browns at No. 33 took Jaxson Dart.
Brugler says:
As I reported last week, Milroe has accepted his invitation to the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, creating even more intrigue about when he will hear his name called. I like this fit for both sides — a young, dynamic quarterback for the Giants to develop, and a landing spot for Milroe where he won’t be thrust onto the field before he’s ready.
Valentine’s View: I like the fit, too. It’s a risky pick for both sides. Milroe’s a long-term project who may never pan out. As for Milroe, he would be landing in a spot where a year from now there could be a new GM and head coach, complicating his development. As much as I like Louisville’s Tyler Shough I would be OK with this swing for the fences.
Brugler says:
Johnson spent time with the Giants on a top-30 visit earlier this month and would pair nicely with Tyrone Tracy Jr. in the backfield. It also would be a fun reunion for Johnson with Giants running backs coach Ladell Betts, his position coach for the Hawkeyes the past three seasons. Johnson spent time with the Giants on a top-30 visit earlier this month and would pair nicely with Tyrone Tracy Jr. in the backfield. It also would be a fun reunion for Johnson with Giants running backs coach Ladell Betts, his position coach for the Hawkeyes the past three seasons.
Valentine’s View: Like many of you did when I took wide receiver Jayden Higgins of Iowa State in this spot a few days ago, I can hear you screaming that this pick has to come from the trenches.
The Giants have paid a lot of attention to the running back spot during the pre-draft process, and Johnson’s connection to Betts makes this a logical choice.
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