The New York Giants have thrown a wrench in the New England Patriots plans for the 2025 NFL Draft.
And that’s because they signed two veteran quarterbacks in free agency, one of which is expected to be the starter when September rolls around. The Giants brought in quarterback Jameis Winston to most likely serve as the backup, while quarterback Russell Wilson is the projected starter.
Prior to that, most mock drafts had New York taking Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. But now, it’s unclear if they are going to use the No. 3 overall pick in a quarterback when they could take another player to improve the roster immediately.
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So with that, ESPN’s Draft expert, Field Yates, released his latest mock draft on Wednesday, and has the Giants doing something that will make Patriots fans very happy.
It’s no secret the Tennessee Titans are expected to take Miami quarterback Cam Ward, while the Cleveland Browns are leaning towards Penn State edge Abdul Carter.
As for the Giants, Yates still has them selecting Sanders.
“Despite the Giants’ signings of Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, I just don’t buy them passing on Sanders. If the team is bullish on Sanders being its franchise quarterback, the veteran signings are irrelevant. This would be a move about the future and stability,” Yates wrote. “With Wilson and Winston sharing the QB room with him, Sanders could learn and keep developing without the pressure of being immediately thrown into the QB1 role.
That would leave Colorado wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter for the Patriots.
“The Patriots are likely rooting for two quarterbacks to go ahead of their pick. That would mean either Carter or Hunter would be available to them at No. 4, and either player could be a building block for New England,” Yates explained. “Hunter would change the dimensions of this offense if slotted alongside newly acquired Stefon Diggs. He is a natural playmaker with elite ball skills… And he could even be used as a part-time cornerback on the other side of the ball, with Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis III as the two full-time starters.”
If this were to happen, it would be an incredible move for the Patriots and could change the landscape of the entire offense (or defense if it’s Carter).
