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As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, teams are finalizing their draft boards and strategies. According to draft expert Dane Brugler, this year's draft class features strong depth but may lack elite talent at the top compared to previous years.
Brugler expects quarterback Cam Ward to go first overall to the Tennessee Titans. At pick #2, he projects the Cleveland Browns to select cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter, who Brugler considers the best overall player in the draft. This would leave the New York Giants with an opportunity to draft edge rusher Abdul Carter at #3 overall.
Top Prospects and Team Needs
Quarterback Outlook
After Cam Ward, there is debate about the next tier of quarterbacks. Shedor Sanders is a polarizing prospect - some love him, some are very low on him. Brugler has Sanders ranked as his #34 overall player and doesn't see him as a top-10 pick. Other QB prospects to watch on Day 2 include:
- Jackson Dart (USC)
- Tyler Shuck
- Jaylen Milro (Alabama)
The Giants are doing extensive work on the quarterback class and could target one of these prospects with their second round pick (#34 overall) or by trading up.
Edge Rusher and Defensive Line
Abdul Carter stands out as an elite edge rushing prospect at the top of the draft. After him, there is a lot of debate about how to rank the next group of edge rushers. Some names to watch include:
- Michael Williams (Georgia)
- Shamar Stewart (Texas A&M)
- JT Tuimoloau (Ohio State)
- Jack Sawyer (Ohio State)
At defensive tackle, there appears to be a drop-off after the top tier. The Giants may be better off waiting until Round 3 or 4 to address this position. Some DT prospects that could be available later:
- Shamar Turner (Texas A&M)
- Ty Robinson (Nebraska)
- TJ Sanders
Wide Receiver and Tight End
The wide receiver class has a strong top tier, but then becomes very bunched together. Brugler ranks the top WRs as:
- Emeka Egbuka
- Keon Coleman
- Marvin Harrison Jr.
- Xavier Worthy
- Jaylen Noel (Iowa State)
At tight end, there's debate between Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren as the top prospect. Loveland offers more upside but has injury concerns, while Warren is seen as a safer pick.
Offensive Line
The guard class has some intriguing Day 2 options, including:
- Tate Ratledge (Georgia)
- Jonas Savan (Arizona)
- Tyler Booker (Alabama)
- Donovan Jackson (Ohio State)
New York Giants Draft Outlook
With the #3 overall pick, the Giants are widely expected to select edge rusher Abdul Carter if available. In the second round (#34 overall), they could target a quarterback or look at other positions of need:
- Quarterback options: Jackson Dart, Tyler Shuck, Jaylen Milro
- Wide receiver: Jaylen Noel, T.J. McMillan
- Defensive tackle: Tyree Williams
- Guard: Tyler Booker, Donovan Jackson
The Giants also have valuable picks at #64, #99, and #105 overall. This is viewed as the "meat" of the draft where they can find potential starters at positions of need.
Brugler believes the Giants will likely stay put with their picks rather than trading up, given the depth of talent available in rounds 2-4. He expects them to focus on adding multiple starters to build up the roster.
Sleeper Prospects to Watch
Brugler highlighted a few of his favorite under-the-radar prospects:
- WR Tory Horton (Colorado State)
- RB Jordan James (Oregon)
- TE Terrance Ferguson (Oregon)
- DT Jamari Caldwell (Oregon)
- G Dylan Fairchild (Georgia)
He's particularly high on several Oregon players in this draft class. Fairchild is compared to Wyatt Teller as a guard prospect who could be available on Day 3.
Key Takeaways
- This draft lacks elite talent at the top but has very good depth in rounds 2-4
- The Giants are expected to draft Abdul Carter at #3 if available
- Quarterback remains a major need - they could target one at #34 or via trade
- Positions like WR, DT, and OL offer good value on Day 2
- There may be fewer trades than usual given the even talent distribution
- Teams can find potential starters even into rounds 3-4 this year
As always, Brugler's comprehensive draft guide "The Beast" remains an invaluable resource for draft information and analysis heading into draft weekend. The 2025 NFL Draft promises to be intriguing given the depth of talent and uncertainty around how teams will approach their selections.
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