The New York Giants’ No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing decisions of the entire event. With Cam Ward widely expected to go first overall to the Tennessee Titans, all eyes turn to the Cleveland Browns and what they’ll do at No. 2.
That lone move will set the stage for the Giants to have the rest of the board at their disposal. While Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter have dominated most of the buzz, there are still whispers around the league that Shedeur Sanders could be in play for the Giants — either as a surprise pick at No. 3 or through a bold move back into the first round to land the Colorado quarterback later on.
Giants Invested Time Getting To Know Shedeur Sanders Better Than Any Prospect
During an appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up,” NFL insider and analyst Peter Schrager revealed that the Giants are genuinely invested in Sanders.
According to Schrager, the team has taken a serious liking to the Colorado quarterback — to the point where they’ve gotten to know him better than any other prospect throughout the pre-draft process via private workouts and interview sessions.
"[The Giants] are getting to know Shedeur Sanders far more than they are getting to know a lot of other prospects. … The Giants are not wasting their time nine days from the draft."@PSchrags on the Giants holding a private workout with Shedeur Sanders pic.twitter.com/jGrnr4U6ux
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) April 15, 2025
“They have already sent 13 different people to the Pro Day at Colorado, meaning there’s a GM, obviously, but a coaching staff and the front office personnel,” Schrager said.
“They went to many of his games in person. Joe Schoen attended a Colorado practice in person, and I could tell you that this private workout is not just for show. They want to do the full due diligence on Shedeur Sanders.”
Schrager noted that while the Giants are high on Sanders, that doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll be their pick at No. 3 overall. Instead, he suggested the team could leverage its draft capital to trade back into the first round if Sanders starts to slide — a scenario that’s been on the radar for a few weeks now.
“Is he possibly the third overall pick where they’re sitting at? Maybe,” Schrager said. “Does this also mean they can maybe trade back into the first round if they take his teammate Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter with the third overall pick? I would say that’s more likely.”
Sanders has already expressed interest in the idea of playing in New York, and if that feeling is mutual, we could see the Giants make a move to secure him. The complication, however, is the injury to Derek Carr — which has positioned the New Orleans Saints as a serious contender to draft a quarterback at No. 9 overall, potentially disrupting or accelerating New York’s plans.
Adam Schefter Believes Giants Staff Is Divided on Sanders
Amid all the speculation surrounding what the Giants will do with their top pick, Adam Schefter was asked on ESPN’s “Unsportsmanlike” show about the team’s internal discussions, specifically, how they view Sanders.
There's some support for Shedeur in the Giants organization, there's others who still have questions. @AdamSchefter joined us during Hour 3 | Run it back via @espnpodcasts | @ZipRecruiter https://t.co/81a6Qafphz pic.twitter.com/LE5rShuGOu
— UNSPORTSMANLIKE Radio (@UnSportsESPN) April 15, 2025
Schefter provided some insight based on what he’s heard so far from his sources. His main point? Sanders definitely has support within the Giants’ organization.
“I think he’s got some support within the organization, and I think others have some questions,” Schefter said. “And where that all nets out, who’s in whose corner and who’s not in whose corner, we’ll figure that out, I guess, as we get closer to the draft.”
The big question is the gap between Ward — the likely No. 1 overall pick by the Titans — and Sanders. While Ward brings more athletic traits that resemble the modern NFL quarterback prototype, Sanders is more of a pocket passer who thrives on processing the game and making smart reads.
For him to succeed, landing in the right situation will be key.
That comparison has led many teams to question whether Sanders is being graded higher than he should be — not necessarily because of his shortcomings, but due to the overall lack of elite QB talent in this class. It’s the kind of factor that can split front offices and scouting departments when it comes to making a final decision.
“But clearly, I don’t believe it’s unanimous,” Schefter added. “In the Giants’ organization, they’re all in on him the way the Titans are all in on Cam Ward. I don’t believe they’re there today. Maybe they’ll get there, but they’re not there yet.”