The New York Giants are less than two weeks from concluding a challenging 2025 season and are currently projected to select in the top 10 of the 2026 NFL draft. A loss in their Week 17 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders would position them to secure the No. 1 overall pick.

Should they land the top selection, the Giants are widely expected to trade down to acquire additional draft capital, with quarterback Jaxson Dart firmly established as the starter. Nonetheless, the team faces significant roster needs, including limited depth across multiple position groups.

With college bowl season underway, Giants scouts have one final major opportunity to evaluate top prospects in live game settings. They will continue their evaluations on Friday, when three bowl games are scheduled.

Here is a quick breakdown of the players the Giants should have their eyes on today.

GameAbove Sports Bowl: Central Michigan vs. Northwestern

Player spotlight: Northwestern tackle Caleb Tiernan

The Giants may not need to scout offensive tackles if they intend to re-sign Jermaine Eluemunor, and even if they don’t, rookie Marcus Mbow is waiting in the wings. Still, Northwestern tackle Calbe Tierman is the top prospect in the GameAbove Sports Bowl, and the exact player NFL teams should key in on.

Here is what Draft Wire has to say about Tierman:

The 6-7, 329 pound left tackle is a solid day two prospect, but his “homecoming” game could provide a great opportunity to solidify second round status. Tiernan is very solid in pass protection, and if he improves his run-blocking, he could become a Ronnie Stanley type of player. 

The 31-year-old Ravens LT has been the anchor to Baltimore’s offensive line, leading the way for a primarily ground-oriented attack. Tiernan has been the Wildcats linchpin this season, in a similar manner.  

Other players of note:

Northwestern EDGE Anto SakaNorthwestern WR Griffin WildeNorthwestern DB Fred Davis IINorthwestern QB Preston StoneCentral Michigan DB Brenden DeasfernandesCentral Michigan WR Stephan Bracey Jr.Central Michigan DL Keyshawn HaydenRate Bowl: New Mexico vs. Minnesota

Player spotlight: Minnesota DL Anthony Smith

The Giants remain in desperate need of interior defensive linemen. Still, they may end up needing to boost their edge rush as well, especially if Kayvon Thibodeaux is traded during the offseason. The Rate Bowl has an intriguing mid-round option in Minnesota defensive lineman Anthony Smith, widely viewed as a tweener.

Here is what Draft Wire had to say about Smith:

At 6-foot-6, 285 pounds, the Shippensburg, PA native has the ideal size and optimal length for an NFL DE/Edge rusher.

However, he also has the versatility to play on the inside as well. He doesn’t line up in the interior all too often, but the fact that he can should help augment his draft stock quite a bit.

Smith could opt to return to Minnesota in 2026, but has not yet made that call.

Other players of note:

Minnesota RB Darius TaylorMinnesota TE Jameson GeersMinnesota S Aidan GousbyMinnesota S Kerry BrownMinnesota OL Greg JohnsonMinnesota DL Deven EasternMinnesota EDGE Jaxon HowardNew Mexico WR Keagan JohnsonNew Mexico EDGE Darren AguSERVPRO First Responder Bowl: Florida International vs. UTSA

Player spotlight: UTSA running back Robert Henry Jr.

The Giants aren’t actively on the hunt for a running back, but that may change this offseason. Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr. make a nice 1-2 combination, and Devin Singletary is a capable veteran, but the team has little behind that. In the event they part ways with Singletary, they’ll need to backfill their depth.

In 11 games this season, Henry rushed for 1,045 yards and nine touchdowns while averaging 6.9 yards per carry. He also hauled in 18 receptions for 144 yards and two additional touchdowns.

“One guy’s not going to stop him,” CSU coach Jay Norvell said in September, via Yahoo! Sports. “We have to do a good job of corralling them and putting edges on the defense, of guys playing their gap responsibility and filling and tackling as a unit.”

Other players of note:

FIU RB Kejon OwensUTSA LB Shad Banks Jr.