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Giants Shock with Jalen Milroe at No. 3
Despite signing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston as veteran stopgaps, the Giants bypass the heavily hyped Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward to draft Alabama's Jalen Milroe.
Milroe’s dual-threat ability and high upside captivate GM Joe Schoen, who sees him as a long-term franchise QB to build around. This move stuns analysts, as Milroe is often projected as a mid-to-late first-rounder due to his raw mechanics, but the Giants prioritize his athleticism and playmaking in a weak QB class.
Four Quarterbacks Go in the Top 10
The 2025 draft sees an unexpected quarterback frenzy, with four signal-callers selected in the top 10: Cam Ward (No. 1 to Titans), Shedeur Sanders (No. 2 to Browns), Jalen Milroe (No. 3 to Giants), and Jaxson Dart (No. 7 to Jets).
Teams like the Jets, desperate to end their playoff drought, trade up to secure Dart, believing he can compete with Justin Fields. This mirrors Eric Edholm’s projection of four QBs in Round 1, driven by teams’ urgent need for young passers.
Travis Hunter Falls Out of the Top 5
Colorado’s two-way star Travis Hunter, widely considered a top-3 talent, slides to No. 6 (Raiders) due to teams prioritizing positional needs like quarterback and offensive line.
Concerns about whether Hunter will focus on cornerback or wide receiver, combined with his slight frame, make teams like the Patriots (No. 4) and Jaguars (No. 5) opt for linemen instead. This defies expectations, as Hunter is often mocked in the top 3.
shton Jeanty Goes Top 5, Breaking RB Drought
Boise State’s dynamic running back Ashton Jeanty becomes the first RB selected in the top 5 since Saquon Barkley in 2018, landing with the Jaguars at No. 5.
Jacksonville, needing a spark for Trevor Lawrence, values Jeanty’s elite vision and contact balance over traditional draft strategy that deprioritizes running backs. This bold pick aligns with Edholm’s mock, where Jeanty cracks the top tier.
No Offensive Linemen in the Top 10
In a stunning twist, the 2025 draft’s first 10 picks feature no offensive linemen, despite the position’s depth and team needs. Quarterbacks, skill players like Jeanty, and defensive stars like Abdul Carter dominate early selections.
Teams like the Patriots (No. 4) and Bears (No. 10), expected to target tackles, instead chase playmakers or trade down, pushing linemen like Kelvin Banks Jr. to the mid-first round. This breaks from recent drafts where linemen often go early.
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