Russell Wilson’s Arrival Forces Giants No. 3 Pick Decision
The Giants No. 3 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft just became even more complicated. Signing veteran QB Russell Wilson — days after landing Jameis Winston — locks up the quarterback room for now. But with both QBs on short-term deals, the Giants still lack a long-term solution.
General Manager Joe Schoen, sitting firmly on the hot seat, must now decide: Draft a future QB, target a top defender, or trade back to reload the roster?
How the Titans and Browns Impact Giants No. 3 Pick
Joe Schoen is preparing for some massive draft decisions.
The draft order could shift the Giants’ plans. The Titans are expected to stay put at No. 1 and select Cam Ward — a missed opportunity the Giants cost themselves by beating the Colts last season.
At No. 2, the Browns — no longer a landing spot for Wilson — could easily take Shedeur Sanders. If that happens, the Giants No. 3 pick may pivot to either Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter.
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Trade Back or Swing Big? Giants No. 3 Pick Options
This is a weak QB draft. After Sanders, the next best — Jalen Milroe — isn’t worth a top-three selection. That puts pressure on Schoen: if Sanders is gone, does he pick defense or trade down for extra picks?
If Sanders falls to them, the Giants must decide: take him and develop the future franchise QB or stockpile draft capital in a much-needed rebuild.
Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter Could Replace Big-Name Giants
Drafting Travis Hunter means reshuffling the defense. The two-way star likely replaces Deonte Banks, especially after the Giants signed Paulson Adebo.
Choosing Abdul Carter would shift focus to the edge rush. With Brian Burns now the centerpiece, drafting Carter signals the end of Kayvon Thibodeaux’s time.
The Giants No. 3 pick might force Schoen to abandon his former first-rounders for new faces.
Final Call: Giants No. 3 Pick Could Define Schoen’s Legacy
Wilson’s signing solves nothing long-term. The Giants No. 3 pick is their shot at fixing that — if Sanders is available. Skip him, and they may regret it for years.
Either way, Schoen faces a career-defining moment: gamble on a quarterback or build a stronger defense. One thing’s certain — the pressure is on.
