The New York Giants are actively seeking a quarterback and possess the sixth pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. However, they may need to trade up to secure their preferred candidate.
Fox Sports NFL expert Peter Schrager suggests in his latest mock draft that the Giants could make a significant trade to move up to the fourth pick to select Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Schrager, known for his deep connections within the NFL, bases his mock draft on extensive discussions with various GMs and head coaches. He speculates that the Giants could trade their third-round pick this year and a second-rounder next year to the Arizona Cardinals to pick McCarthy. While acknowledging that this is only a speculative mock draft, Schrager sees a realistic possibility for such a trade, noting that Giants GM Joe Schoen, who did not draft current quarterback Daniel Jones, might see McCarthy as a fit and an opportunity given Jones’ contract situation.
The possibility of the Giants trading up has been a hot topic during the offseason, with NFL Network’s Rich Eisen and Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reporting the team’s inquiries about moving up in the draft. Ryan Dunleavy from The New York Post and Connor Hughes from SNY also report that McCarthy appears to be the Giants’ target.
Choosing McCarthy could be seen as controversial since opinions on his draft value vary widely, with some scouts viewing him as a top-10 talent and others considering him more of a second-day pick. Despite the debate, McCarthy’s impressive performance in leading Michigan to a National Championship and his potential under Giants coach Brian Daboll, known for developing quarterbacks, makes him an intriguing prospect for New York.
