{"id":17054,"date":"2025-05-02T04:52:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T04:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/17054\/"},"modified":"2025-05-02T04:52:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T04:52:10","slug":"giants-still-hovering-near-bottom-in-post-draft-nfl-power-rankings-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/17054\/","title":{"rendered":"Giants still hovering near bottom in post-draft NFL power rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite adding a potential franchise quarterback and bolstering their defense in the 2025 NFL Draft<\/a>, the New York Giants continue to rank near the bottom in post-draft power rankings. National outlets remain skeptical about the team\u2019s immediate outlook, though some analysts see glimmers of hope for the future.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s where the Giants land and what analysts are saying:<\/p>\n

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FOX Sports \u2013 28th<\/p>\n

FOX gave the Giants credit for not panicking under pressure, calling the decision to take linebacker Abdul Carter \u201ca no-brainer\u201d and praising the front office for not reaching on a quarterback. The Giants moved up three spots from their previous ranking but remain in the bottom five.<\/p>\n

USA Today \u2013 28th (up from 32nd)<\/p>\n

USA Today believes this draft will ultimately be judged by how quarterback Jaxson Dart performs in the long run. Though he\u2019s not expected to start right away, Dart could be the key to unlocking the team\u2019s future. But with the NFL\u2019s toughest 2025 schedule, improvement might not show up in the win column.<\/p>\n

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The Athletic \u2013 31st<\/p>\n

The Athletic focused on Abdul Carter\u2019s potential and the uncertainty surrounding Dart, who will learn behind veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston. The pick of running back Cam Skattebo was also flagged as one that could quickly win over fans.<\/p>\n

Sports Illustrated \u2013 27th (up from 28th)<\/p>\n

Sports Illustrated called the Carter pick imaginative and praised the Giants\u2019 shift toward a no-frills, aggressive identity under head coach Brian Daboll. But it also stressed that the team needs to turn that energy into tangible results.<\/p>\n

Sharp Football Analysis \u2013 28th<\/p>\n

Sharp Football also placed the Giants at 28th, pointing out that while the team drafted well on paper, quarterback uncertainty and a brutal schedule still make them a longshot to climb the standings this season.<\/p>\n

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Bleacher Report \u2013 30th<\/p>\n

Bleacher Report highlighted the pressure on both Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen, calling theirs the \u201chottest seat of any regime in the league.\u201d While Russell Wilson is the starter for now, all eyes are on Dart, who was aggressively targeted in the first round. Analyst Gary Davenport wrote, \u201cNew York should be respectable this year, and Dart gives it hope for the future. We\u2019ll have to wait and see if those two things are enough for Daboll and Schoen to return in 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n

NFL.com \u2013 30th<\/p>\n

NFL.com saw promise in the draft class, particularly in Carter and mid-round picks like Cam Skattebo and Marcus Mbow. The team\u2019s future hinges on whether Dart can evolve into a quality NFL quarterback but the outlet wondered aloud if the Giants would eventually regret not waiting for the 2026 quarterback class. Still, there\u2019s \u201can undercurrent of excitement\u201d about what this young group might become.<\/p>\n

Bottom line<\/p>\n

The Giants may have taken a step in the right direction, but the national consensus is clear: they still have a long way to go. With a veteran quarterback at the helm and a rookie waiting in the wings, 2025 could be a transitional year and one that determines not only the fate of the season, but the futures of Daboll and Schoen as well.<\/p>\n

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What do you think? Are the Giants underrated or right where they belong?<\/p>\n

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