The New York Giants are keeping their cards close to the chest as they approach the 2025 NFL Draft — and that may be their best strategy right now.
Though many believe they’ll pass on Shedeur Sanders with their early first-round pick, no one can say with certainty what the Giants’ front office will do when the clock is ticking. What we do know is that they’ve done their homework, and one player who continues to generate quiet interest is Jalen Milroe.
Jalen Milroe: A Wild Card with a Superpower
Milroe, Alabama’s quarterback, could be the most debated prospect in this draft class.
Physically, he’s an athletic marvel — a human highlight reel whose speed makes defenders look sluggish. Last season, Milroe rushed for 879 yards and 20 touchdowns. However, he also fumbled 11 times, which highlights how his explosive style can lead to chaos.
Milroe is fully aware of what makes him unique and isn’t afraid to own it.
“Everybody wishes they had my superpower of having my legs and my arm… If you don’t like it, stop it,” he said during an interview on Good Morning Football.
That kind of confidence could give him an edge in draft rooms, where intangible qualities still hold significant value.
Accuracy Concerns Loom
While Milroe is electrifying as a runner, his passing game still requires improvement.
He completed just 63.3% of his passes last season, accumulating 2,834 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Film shows a quarterback struggling with timing and touch on shorter and intermediate throws. His footwork and mechanics can be inconsistent, and his decision-making under pressure is a point of concern.
However, there’s no question about his deep ball. Milroe has a beautiful fade pass and isn’t afraid to throw it downfield, a skill that helps stretch defenses and demonstrates his potential as a vertical passer.
A Sit-and-Develop Strategy Could Be Ideal for the Giants
Here’s where the Giants’ current quarterback situation plays a crucial role.
Signing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston wasn’t just for depth — it gives the team a cushion, ensuring that the next quarterback they draft isn’t rushed into action. With a pivotal season ahead for general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll, having that kind of insurance is important. Milroe is the kind of quarterback you could sit, develop, and bring in when the time is right. If the Giants are willing to take a chance on his raw talents and refine the rest over time, he could be a valuable long-term project. Spending a year or two behind seasoned veterans, absorbing the NFL game without the pressure to perform immediately, might be exactly what Milroe needs.
If it works, he could enter the 2026 or 2027 seasons with a skill set that few defenses are prepared to handle.
