Earlier this week, Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders proclaimed that his most popular vacation spot for his son, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, could be the New York Giants — the homeowners of the #3 decide within the 2025 NFL Draft. However the Giants, absent a franchise quarterback for the reason that days of Eli Manning, did not need to wait till April 24 to make their transfer behind middle — on Tuesday, New York went out and signed veteran free agent Russell Wilson to a one-year, incentive-laden deal to be its starter for 2025.
The signing of the 10-time Professional Bowl choice Wilson completes the Giants‘ QB room makeover, with former #1 decide Jameis Winston agreeing to a two-year contract with New York final week. Shedeur and Deion are unlikely now to get what they need…however for Travis Hunter, the enjoyable could be getting began.
Giants enamored with Hunter at #3 total
The Giants’ strikes to shore up their quarterback choices with two veteran signal-callers has led to Steve Palazzolo of The thirty third Staff speculating that New York has determined to go all-in on Hunter with the third decide within the draft. Longtime Giants proprietor John Mara has closing say, and it appears his selection is Hunter — the Heisman Trophy winner who excelled as a cornerback and as a large receiver at Colorado.
Including Hunter to a large receiver room that features Malik Nabers, the sixth total decide within the 2024 draft, would give the Giants a younger duo that would quickly be the envy of the NFL, not to mention the NFC East division. In his rookie season, Nabers was chosen to the Professional Bowl after he hauled in 109 passes for 1,204 yards and 7 touchdowns — all with out Wilson or Winston at quarterback.
