Things are improving, however. Since 2020, the Giants have been one of the better drafting teams in the NFL, based on a model used by Gridiron Gang. The Giants have hit on several first-round picks, most notably Odell Beckham Jr., Saquon Barkley, Dexter Lawrence, Andrew Thomas, and, further back, Jeremy Shockey, Jason Pierre-Paul, and Hakeem Nicks.

The New York Giants were long pegged as a team that would be in the first-round mix to select a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft, and the connection between Big Blue and former Colorado star Shedeur Sanders was an ongoing storyline throughout draft season.

East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (13) attempts to catch a pass in front of Philadelphia Eagles safety Tristin McCollum (36) during the second half at MetLife Stadium.