The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books. The New York Giants’ draft class has been well-received by fans and analysts. Let’s look at how the class has impacted the depth chart, and eventually the 53-man roster.
OFFENSE
[Draft picks are in bold. Reported undrafted free agent signings are in italic.]
Quarterback: Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston Jaxson Dart, Tommy DeVito
The ultimate success or failure of what looks like a second straight quality draft by GM Joe Schoen depends upon whether or not Jaxson Dart turns into the kind of quarterback the Giants are hoping for.
The success or failure of the 2025 season might be largely dependent upon whether or not Wilson can make the kind of late-game plays in close games that Giants quarterbacks could not make a season ago.
Running back: Tyrone Tracy Jr., Devin Singletary, Cam Skattebo, Eric Gray, Dante Miller
Skattebo gives the Giants the kind of bruising, tackle at your own risk, back they have not had since Brandon Jacobs. The common thought is that Skattebo likely pushes the underwhelming Eric Gray off the roster.
Tight end: Theo Johnson, Chris Manhertz, Daniel Bellinger, Greg Dulcich, Thomas Fidone, Jermaine Terry II
There is real depth here now, something that you will notice as we go throughout the roster. The drafting of Fidone and the late-season acquisition in 2024 of Dulcich provide that.
Wide receiver: Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Wan’Dale Robinson, Jalin Hyatt, Lil’ Jordan Humphrey, Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Josh Pascal, Bryce Ford-Wheaton, Montrell Washington, Beaux Collins, Dalen Cambre, Da’Quan Felton, Jordan Bly, Nate McCollum, Antwane ‘Juice’ Wells
The Giants did not draft a wide receiver. It seems pretty apparent, though, that they are intent upon remaking the bottom of their receiver depth chart. They added two veteran free agents in Lil’ Jordan Humphrey and Josh Pascal, and there are SIX reported undrafted wide receiver signings heading to rookie mini-camp.
Offensive line:
Tackle: Andrew Thomas, Jermaine Eluemunor, James Hudson III, Stone Forsythe, Marcus Mbow, Jaison Williams
Guard: Jon Runyan Jr., Greg Van Roten, Aaron Stinnie, Josh Ezeudu, Evan Neal, Jake Kubas
Center: John Michael Schmitz, Austin Schlottman, Jimmy Morrissey, Brian Hudson
There is depth here that did not exist a season ago. We should not see Josh Ezeudu at tackle, and maybe not Evan Neal. The Giants will start fifth-round pick Marcus Mbow at right tackle, where he played last season. Maybe his future is at guard, or even center, but I have no issue with finding out early on whether or not he might be capable of replacing Jermaine Eluemunor at right tackle a year from now.
Giants 2025 Depth Chart — Offense
Position
Player
Player
Player
Player
Position
Player
Player
Player
Player
QB
Russell Wilson
Jameis Winston
Jaxson Dart
Tommy DeVito
RB
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Devin Singletary
Cam Skattebo
Eric Gray, Dante Miller
TE
Theo Johnson
Chris Manhertz, Daniel Bellinger
Greg Dulcich, Thomas Fidone
Jermaine Terry II
WR
Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Wan’Dale Robinson
Jalin Hyatt, Lil’ Jordan Humphrey
Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Josh Pascal, Bryce Ford-Wheaton
Montrell Washington, Beaux Collins, Dalen Cambre, Da’Quan Felton, Jordan Bly, Nate McCollum, Antwane ‘Juice’ Wells
OT
Andrew Thomas, Jermaine Eluemunor
James Hudson III, Stone Forsythe,
Marcus Mbow, Jaison Williams
G
Jon Runyan Jr., Greg Van Roten
Aaron Stinnie, Josh Ezeudu, Evan Neal
Jake Kubas
C
John Michael Schmitz
Austin Schlottman
Jimmy Morrissey
Brian Hudson
DEFENSE
Defensive line:
Nose tackle: Dexter Lawrence, D.J. Davidson, Jordon Riley
Defensive tackle: Rakeem Nunez-Roches, Chauncey Golston, Darius Alexander, Roy Robertson-Harris, Elijah Chatman, Cory Durden, Elijah Garcia, Jeremiah Ledbetter, Casey Rogers
Depth, depth, depth. Finally! And, upgraded talent with Chauncey Golston, Darius Alexander and Roy Robertson-Harris. Check out Nick Falato’s breakdown of why Alexander is a perfect fit for the Giants.
Outside linebacker: Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Abdul Carter, Victor Dimukeje, Tomon Fox, Trace Ford
Yes, we will have to see how defensive coordinator Shane Bowen gets enough snaps for Abdul Carter, Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux. A four-man pass rush of Carter, Burns, Thibodeaux and Lawrence should be fun to watch — as long as you aren’t the quarterback on the other side.
Inside linebacker: Bobby Okereke, Micah McFadden, Dyontae Johnson, Darius Muasau, Chris Board, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
It’s a theme, but there is — again — noticeably more depth at this spot. Carter should figure in, too. I just hope Bowen and Bobby Okereke can get on the same page, and that Okereke looks like the player he was in 2023.
Cornerback:
Nickel: Dru Phillips, Cor’Dale Flott
Outside: Paulson Adebo, Deonte Banks, Cor’Dale Flott, Tre Hawkins, Korie Black, Art Green, Nic Jones, Dee Williams, RJ Delancy III
The presence of Paulson Adebo provides a massive upgrade. Cor’Dale Flott is now CB4, and a solid backup both in the slot and on the outside. Korie Black did not receive an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine, but I am curious to see what he become with 4.3 40-yard dash speed and special teams ability as a potential gunner.
Safety: Jevon Holland, Tyler Nubin, Dane Belton, Anthony Johnson, Raheem Layne, Tommy McCormick
Holland is an obvious upgrade over Jason Pinnock. Nubin, a 2024 second-round pick, should get better. This is perhaps the biggest spot on the roster where I have questions about the depth behind the starters.
Giants 2025 Depth Chart — Defense
Position
Player
Player
Player
Player
Position
Player
Player
Player
Player
NT
Dexter Lawrence
D.J. Davidson
Jordon Riley
DT
Rakeem Nunez-Roches, Chauncey Golston
Darius Alexander, Roy Robertson-Harris, Elijah Chatman
Cory Durden, Elijah Garcia, Jeremiah Ledbetter
Casey Rogers
OLB
Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Abdul Carter
Victor Dimukeje, Tomon Fox
Trace Ford
ILB
Bobby Okereke, Micah McFadden
Dyontae Johnson, Darius Muasau
Chris Board, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
NICKEL
Dru Phillips
Cor’Dale Flott
CB
Paulson Adebo, Deonte Banks
Cor’Dale Flott, Tre Hawkins
Korie Black
Art Green, Nic Jones, Dee Williams, RJ Delancy III
S
Jevon Holland, Tyler Nubin
Dane Belton, Anthony Johnson
Raheem Layne
Tommy McCormick
SPECIAL TEAMS
No real changes here. We will see if any of the undrafted free agents figure into the return game.
Giants 2025 Depth Chart — Special Teams
Position
Player
Player
Player
Position
Player
Player
Player
LS
Casey Kreiter
Holder
Jamie Gillan
Punter
Jamie Gillan
Placekicker
Graham Gano
Jude McAtamney
Punt returner
Ihmir Smith-Marsette
Dee Williams, Tyrone Tracy
Kickoff returner
Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Eric Gray
Dee Williams, Tyrone Tracy
Dante Miller