The New York Giants secured a promising wide receiver in the 2024 NFL Draft with Malik Nabers, but they also aimed for another top prospect, reportedly attempting to trade with the New England Patriots for the No. 3 overall pick. Giants GM Joe Schoen pursued this move to potentially draft North Carolina’s Drake Maye, who ultimately went to the Patriots.
The extent of the Giants’ willingness to trade up for the third pick is surprising. Both the Minnesota Vikings and the Giants made offers to the Patriots for the No. 3 pick, with the Giants offering their 2025 first-round pick to move up from No. 6 to No. 3. However, the Patriots declined both offers.
Although the Giants couldn’t secure the No. 3 pick, they landed a highly regarded receiver in Nabers, which is a positive outcome for them. This suggests confidence in their ability to improve under Brian Daboll’s leadership, evident from their willingness to offer their future top draft pick. Nabers’ addition is expected to contribute to their goal of a better record, without compromising their future prospects through excessive trades.
