Giants Wire
New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen is entering his fourth season on the job and is doing so with a tailwind that could take his team to future success.
The Giants had a rough 2024, suffering some embarrassing blows both on and off the field leading to Schoen almost getting himself and head coach Brian Daboll fired after a 3-14 season.
What is saving Schoen is his latest draft class — a group of six players who could become the core of the franchise.
Round 1 – (No. 6) Malik Nabers, WR | 15 games/13 starts
Round 2 – (47) Tyler Nubin, S | 13 games/starts
Round 3 – (70) Andru Phillips, NB | 14 games/6 starts
Round 4 – (107) Theo Johnson, TE | 12 games/11 starts
Round 5 – (166) Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB | 17 games/12 starts
Round 6 – (183) Darius Muasau, LB | 15 games/7 starts
Notable free agent signees:
- Elijah Chatman, DT | 17 games/3 starts
- Jake Kubas, OG | 5 games/3 starts
NFL.com analyst Gennaro Felice listed the Giants’ 2024 draft class as No. 6 out of 32 in a recent ranking with an A- grade.
With Saquon Barkley turning in one of the greatest campaigns ever by an NFL running back, the season felt like a six-month dunk contest on Joe Schoen. But here in draftland, the Giants general manager deserves love.
Quibble with the decision to not take a quarterback if you like — Bo Nix, Michael Penix Jr. and J.J. McCarthy were all available at No. 6 overall — but New York added a bushel of starters, beginning with rookie Pro Bowler Malik Nabers. Combining a dog mentality with dynamic playmaking ability, Nabers posted spectacular numbers (109/1,204/7) while catching passes from an unspectacular cast of quarterbacks (Daniel Jones/Drew Lock/Tommy DeVito/Tim Boyle).
And he wasn’t the only first-year player to infuse New York’s offense with some much-needed juice. Tyrone Tracy Jr., who spent most of his college career as a wide receiver, showcased dual-threat ability out of the backfield, while Theo Johnson started 11 games at tight end before breaking his foot on Thanksgiving. Defensively, the secondary remained suspect in 2024 — particularly at outside corner — but the Giants added a pair of versatile building blocks in nickelback Andru Phillips and safety Tyler Nubin. Phillips especially stood out as an edgy playmaker.
Schoen has eight picks in the 2025 NFL draft, including the third overall selection. If he can remotely duplicate his 2024 performance, the Giants just might be able to climb out of the NFC East cellar.
