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Giants Now: ESPN's Jordan Reid releases 7-round mock draft

Apr 22, 2025 at 06:00 AM

Matt Citak

Digital Media Coordinator

ESPN's Jordan Reid releases 7-round mock draft

The wait is almost over as draft week is finally here.

Over the next few days, draft pundits from all over will release their final predictions for how this weekend's festivities will go.

ESPN's Jordan Reid took a crack at projecting all 257 picks in his final 7-round mock draft.

Here are the players Reid predicted the Giants will take with the team's eight draft picks, along with commentary from the ESPN draft analyst on some of the selections.

Pick at No. 3: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

Analysis: "Carter is the classic "best player available" pick, which the Giants should target after suffering the most losses (14) in franchise history. After signing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, the team doesn't have to take a QB at this spot. The defensive line is already stout, but Carter would make it even stronger. His 18.5% pressure rate last season was third in the FBS, and his 61 pressures ranked second. Alongside defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II and edges Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux, New York's defensive front could become one of the league's most terrifying units."

Pick at No. 34: Josh Conerly Jr., T, Oregon

Analysis: "Similar to Cleveland, the Giants passed on QB in Round 1. With no passers representing value at this spot, they could elect to improve the offensive line...Conerly is a high-upside blocker who could begin his career at guard."

Pick at No. 65: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville

Analysis: "After skipping on a QB in the first two rounds, the Giants find one in Round 3. Shough is an on-time passer whose best throws come off play-action, where he had 28 completions of 20-plus yards in 2024 (third most in the FBS)."

Pick at No. 99: Damien Martinez, RB, Miami

Analysis: "Martinez is a bigger back who could complement Tyrone Tracy Jr., the Giants' fifth-round steal from a year ago, and keep him fresh."

Pick at No. 105: Tai Felton, WR, Maryland

Pick at No. 154: Warren Brinson, DT, Georgia

Pick at No. 219: J.J. Roberts, S, Marshall

Pick at No. 246: Jackson Woodard, LB, UNLV

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OLB Abdul Carter - New York Giants (2025)

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QB Drake Maye - New England Patriots (2024)

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DE Will Anderson Jr. - Houston Texans (2023)

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CB Derek Stingley Jr. - Houston Texans (2022)

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QB Trey Lance - San Francisco 49ers (2021)

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CB Jeff Okudah - Detroit Lions (2020)

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DT Quinnen Williams - New York Jets (2019)

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QB Sam Darnold - New York Jets (2018)

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DE Solomon Thomas - San Francisco 49ers (2017)

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DE Joey Bosa - San Diego Chargers (2016)

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DE Dante Fowler Jr. - Jacksonville Jaguars (2015)

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QB Blake Bortles - Jacksonville Jaguars (2014)

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DE Dion Jordan - Miami Dolphins (2013)

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RB Trent Richardson - Cleveland Browns (2012)

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DT Marcell Dareus - Buffalo Bills (2011)

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DT Gerald McCoy - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2010)

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DE Tyson Jackson - Kansas City Chiefs (2009)

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QB Matt Ryan - Atlanta Falcons (2008)

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T Joe Thomas - Cleveland Browns (2007)

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QB Vince Young - Tennessee Titans (2006)

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WR Braylon Edwards - Cleveland Browns (2005)

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WR Larry Fitzgerald - Arizona Cardinals (2004)

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WR Andre Johnson - Houston Texans (2003)

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QB Joey Harrington - Detroit Lions (2002)

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DT Gerard Warren - Cleveland Browns (2001)

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T Chris Samuels - Washington Redskins (2000)

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QB Akili Smith - Cincinnati Bengals (1999)

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DE Andre Wadsworth - Arizona Cardinals (1998)

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CB Shawn Springs - Seattle Seahawks (1997)

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DE Simeon Rice - Arizona Cardinals (1996)

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QB Steve McNair - Houston Oilers (1995)

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QB Heath Shuler - Washington Redskins (1994)

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RB Garrison Hearst - Phoenix Cardinals (1993)

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DT Sean Gilbert - Los Angeles Rams (1992)

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CB Bruce Pickens - Atlanta Falcons (1991)

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DT Cortez Kennedy - Seattle Seahawks (1990)

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RB Barry Sanders - Detroit Lions (1989)

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S Bennie Blades - Detroit Lions (1988)

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RB Alonzo Highsmith - Houston Oilers (1987)

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QB Jim Everett - Houston Oilers (1986)

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DT Ray Childress - Houston Oilers (1985)

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LB Carl Banks - New York Giants (1984)

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RB Curt Warner - Seattle Seahawks (1983)

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LB Chip Banks - Cleveland Browns (1982)

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RB Freeman McNeil - New York Jets (1981)

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T Anthony Munoz - Cincinnati Bengals (1980)

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QB Jack Thompson - Cincinnati Bengals (1979)

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WR Wes Chandler - New Orleans Saints (1978)

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DT Eddie Edwards - Cincinnati Bengals (1977)

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RB Chuck Muncie - New Orleans Saints (1976)

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G Ken Huff - Baltimore Colts (1975)

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G John Hicks - New York Giants (1974)

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T Jerry Sisemore - Philadelphia Eagles (1973)

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T Lionel Antoine - Chicago Bears (1972)

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QB Dan Pastorini - Houston Oilers (1971)

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QB Mike Phipps - Cleveland Browns (1970)

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RB Leroy Keyes - Philadelphia Eagles (1969)

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DE Claude Humphrey - Atlanta Falcons (1968)

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QB Steve Spurrier - San Francisco 49ers (1967)

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RB Dick Leftridge - Pittsburgh Steelers (1966)

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LB Dick Butkus - Chicago Bears (1965)

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WR Charley Taylor - Washington Redskins (1964)

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DT Jim Dunaway - Minnesota Vikings (1963)

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DT Merlin Olsen - Los Angeles Rams (1962)

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DT Joe Rutgens - Washington Redskins (1961)

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DB Johnny Robinson - Detroit Lions (1960)

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DB Billy Stacy - Chicago Cardinals (1959)

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LB Dan Currie - Green Bay Packers (1958)

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QB John Brodie - San Francisco 49ers (1957)

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RB Hopalong Cassady - Detroit Lions (1956)

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RB Alan Ameche - Baltimore Colts (1955)

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C Art Hunter - Green Bay Packers (1954)

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QB Jack Scarbath - Washington Redskins (1953)

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RB Ollie Matson - Chicago Cardinals (1952)

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QB Y.A. Tittle - San Francisco 49ers (Colts disbanded after 1950 season, the players were made eligible for draft along with college seniors. Tittle was the No. 1 choice - 3rd overall - of 49ers in 1951.)

Clarence Hamm

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RB Chuck Hunsinger - Chicago Bears (1950)

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RB Doak Walker - New York Bulldogs (1949)

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QB Bobby Layne - Chicago Bears (1948)

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G Fritz Barzilauskas - Boston Yanks (1947)

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FB Doc Blanchard - Pittsburgh Steelers (1946)

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HB Joe Renfroe - Boston/Brooklyn Yanks (1945)

Paul Spinelli

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HB Creighton Miller - Brooklyn Tigers (1944)

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RB Glenn Dobbs - Chicago Cardinals (1943)

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RB Pete Kmetovic - Philadelphia Eagles (1942)

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RB Norm Standlee - Chicago Bears (1941)

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QB Kay Eakin - Pittsburgh Steelers (1940)

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RB Parker Hall - Cleveland Rams (1939)

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RB Boyd Brumbaugh - Brooklyn Dodgers (1938)

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QB Ray Buivid - Chicago Cardinals (1937)

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HB Bill Shakespeare - Pittsburgh Pirates (1936)

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