The New York Giants were very active over the first two days of the 2023 NFL draft, making a pair of trades and acquiring three top players and potential starters.
Because of general manager Joe Schoen’s wheeling and dealing, the Giants have just four picks remaining over the final four rounds. Their next pick does not come until No. 172 overall (Round 5). However, don’t rule out another trade up.
Here are some of the best available prospects for Big Blue on Day 3.
Adetomiwa Adebawore, EDGE, Northwestern
Adetomiwa Adebawore is arguably the best player remaining, period. If the Giants want a shot at him, they’ll have to make a big offer early in the day.
Adebawore is a power rusher and strong run defender who excels at setting the edge. He is in stark contrast to what the Giants currently have along the edge and would provide a nice change-up to their pass rush rotation, helping to keep offenses on their heels.
Henry To'oTo'o, LB, Alabama
The Giants are still looking to add another inside linebacker and Henry To’oTo’o is smart, tough and dependable. He’s an all-around talent with a potentially high ceiling and would provide value in a multitude of areas (run defense, pass rush, coverage).
Charlie Jones, WR, Purdue
Tyler Scott is also available but Charlie Jones provides added value as a prolific return man. He returned both a punt and kickoff for a touchdown in college and would step into either (or both) of those roles almost immediately.
As a receiver, Jones is a strong route runner with good hands and once he has the ball, those open-field returner instincts set in, making him difficult to tackle.
Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas
Roschon Johnson could provide value as a power back for the Giants, offering something slightly different from Saquon Barkley and Matt Bredia. He is too powerful to arm tackle and is more than capable as a pass catcher out of the backfield. Johnson has the ability to improve and become effective as a pass protector and can also be used as an asset on special teams.
Daniel Scott, S, California
If the Giants are determined to add another safety, Daniel Scott (unrelated to Michael) is an intriguing option. He’s at his best against tight ends and bigger receivers out of the slot but would have to improve his tackling ability. Still, his size (6-foot-1, 208 pounds) and play style would add a little something unique for Wink Martindale to work with.
Clayton Tune, QB, Houston
The Giants may wait to add their third quarterback, but they have poked around Clayton Tune quite a bit. If he’s available late in the draft Schoen may pull the trigger.
Tune is largely a pocket passer with room to develop, but he has starting experience and could become a solid backup quarterback or trade chip for the Giants down the line.
Chandler Zavala, OG, NC State
The Giants shouldn’t feel content with their interior offensive line just yet and Chandler Zavala would provide good value. He’s quick, gets to the second level, and has enough athletic ability to become an above-average pull guard.
Cameron Young, DT, Mississippi State
Cameron Young is an extremely raw developmental talent with a ton of upside. In the right system and under the right coaching, he has the potential to become more than a rotational defensive lineman at the NFL level. His willingness to work and learn, as well as his non-stop motor, may appeal to Schoen and Martindale.
Andre Carter II, OLB, Army
The Giants had shown some interest in Andre Carter II this offseason, but recognize that he’s a few years away from truly developing into a usable talent. That’s the nature of most service academy players. But there’s no questioning his leadership and raw talent. At 6-foot-7 and 256 pounds, he has elite size and good speed. Over time, Carter could develop into an above-average run defender and productive pass rusher.
Darius Rush, CB, South Carolina
The Giants shouldn’t be done adding cornerbacks because it will remain a need entering 2024. Rush has the ideal size (6-foot-2, 198 pounds) to compete against the big NFC East wide receivers and more than enough speed to match up against quicker players at the NFL level. He needs to flesh out some aspects of his game but would make an impact as a rookie.
Other players
- Ivan Pace Jr., LB, Cincinnati
- Tyler Scott, WR, Cincinnati
- Zack Kuntz, TE, Old Dominion
- Payne Durham, TE, Purdue
- Emil Ekiyor Jr., OG, Alabama
- K.J. Henry, DE, Clemson
- Colby Wooden, DT, Auburn
- Noah Sewell, LB, Oregon
- Brandon Hill, S, Pittsburgh
