The New York Giants presently possess the sixth overall pick in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, but their position might not remain static. The team is contemplating potential trades, both upward and downward, in the draft order.
Speculation surrounds the Giants’ interest in trading up to secure a quarterback prospect, but General Manager Joe Schoen has emphasized their openness to all opportunities, including trading down. A recent mock draft from The Athletic suggests a hypothetical scenario where the Giants trade down with the Buffalo Bills, acquiring a significant haul of draft picks.
This proposed trade, dubbed “the Julio Jones package,” mirrors a past trade where the Atlanta Falcons acquired Jones. In this hypothetical deal:
- The Bills would receive the Giants’ 2024 first-round pick (No. 6) and a 2025 seventh-round pick.
- The Giants would acquire the Bills’ 2024 first-round pick (No. 28), a 2024 second-round pick (No. 60), a 2024 fourth-round pick (No. 128), and a 2025 first-round pick.
While this trade would provide the Giants with additional draft picks in the current year and a first-round pick for the following year, it would mean passing on the opportunity to select an elite wide receiver with the sixth overall pick. Instead, the Bills would likely target LSU’s Malik Nabers.
With their new draft position, the Giants would have fewer options but could still consider prospects like Xavier Worthy, Adonai Mitchell, or Ladd McConkey at wide receiver, or possibly Michael Penix Jr. from Washington at quarterback.
Alternatively, if the Giants opt to focus on defense, potential cornerback options include Kool-Aid McKinstry from Alabama, T.J. Tampa from Iowa State, and Mike Sainristil from Michigan.
Trading down would bolster the Giants’ draft capital, offering more opportunities to enhance their roster. Additionally, acquiring an extra first-round pick for the following year could set them up for a significant move in the future. While the Giants are more likely to either retain their pick or trade up, exploring the option of trading down presents intriguing possibilities.
