Who will crack the roster for the Giants after a 3-14 finish last year?

 

Quarterback (3)

Russell Wilson, Jaxson Dart (R), Jameis Winston

 

The only question at quarterback is if Jameis Winston is potentially traded this summer, which could open the door for Tommy DeVito to make the roster behind Russell Wilson and first-round pick Jaxson Dart.

 

Running back (3)

Tyrone Tracy Jr., Cam Skattebo (R), Devin Singletary

 

New York suddenly has a very good one-two punch with Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Cam Skattebo both being severely undervalued in the draft over the past two years. The contract of Devin Singletary makes him a safe bet to remain as a veteran presence, but the Giants should be leaning on the young duo.

 

Wide receiver (6)

Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Wan’Dale Robinson, Jalin Hyatt, Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Beaux Collins (R)

 

The offense largely looks the same as it did in 2024 aside from the quarterback position, and that includes wide receiver with Malik Nabers returning to lead essentially the same group. We’ll see if Jalin Hyatt can be unlocked by Russell Wilson’s deep ball, and undrafted rookie Beaux Collins is someone we think can crack the roster in a battle with Lil’Jordan Humphrey and others.

 

Tight end (4)

Theo Johnson, Chris Manhertz, Greg Dulcich, Thomas Fidone II (R)

 

It has sounded like Theo Johnson will be locked into the starting role this year, but don’t sleep on Greg Dulcich—who has the talent to make an impact if he can just stay on the field in camp. Of course, there is a chance Dulcich doesn’t make the roster altogether, but he gets the edge over Daniel Bellinger assuming health, while Chris Manhertz and seventh-rounder Thomas Fidone II crack the roster for their ability as blockers.

 

Offensive tackle (3)

Andrew Thomas, Jermaine Eluemunor, James Hudson III

 

The offensive line is where the Giants have some flexibility, including former No. 7 overall pick Evan Neal—transitioning to guard—allowing them to keep three tackles on the 53-man roster. If that’s the case, James Hudson III has the clear advantage to be the swing tackle and was a nice bargain signing in March. Fellow signing Stone Forsythe and 2022 third-rounder Joshua Ezeudu will try to show well enough to make the roster, too.

 

Interior offensive line (6)

Jon Runyan, John Michael Schmitz Jr., Evan Neal, Marcus Mbow (R), Greg Van Roten, Austin Schlottmann

 

Again, Evan Neal is kicking inside, and it would be a surprise if he didn’t show enough to make the team; we’d actually give him the edge over Greg Van Roten for a starting job. Keeping a seventh option on the interior (Aaron Stinnie would be the guy) is possible, especially with the depth in general for New York still not looking great.

 

Interior defensive line (6)

Dexter Lawrence II, Darius Alexander (R), Roy Robertson-Harris, Rakeem Nuñez-Roches, Jeremiah Ledbetter, Elijah Chatman

 

The Giants hope to have solved the hole alongside Dexter Lawrence II with the selection of Darius Alexander in the early third round, and they also added Roy Robertson-Harris and Jeremiah Ledbetter this offseason. The final two or three spots will come down to Ledbetter, Raheem Nuñez-Roches, Elijah Chatman, D.J. Davidson, and Jordon Riley.

 

Outside linebacker (4)

Brian Burns, Abdul Carter (R), Kayvon Thibodeaux, Chauncey Golston

 

No. 3 overall pick Abdul Carter is set to provide a major boost to the pass rush, and New York is counting on the defensive front to lead them into contention like it did during the Tom Coughlin era. We would expect another notable addition is made on the edge with Victor Dimukeje recently tearing his pectoral, but the roster space is used elsewhere for now.

 

Inside linebacker (6)

Bobby Okereke, Micah McFadden, Darius Muasau, Chris Board, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, Ty Summers

 

Keeping six inside linebackers for a 3-4 defense is rare, but again, the depth of the roster is still lacking for the Giants—and newcomers Chris Board and Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles almost certainly had options in free agency (so, they should make the roster in New York). That puts the standing of Ty Summers up in the air, and his special teams value allows him to stick.

 

Cornerback (5)

Paulson Adebo, Deonte Banks, Dru Phillips, Cor’Dale Flott, Korie Black (R)

 

Paulson Adebo is an underappreciated star at cornerback, and him being brought in as the No. 1 option on the outside takes the pressure off Deonte Banks. The final spot will likely be determined between seventh-rounder Korie Black and Tre Hawkins III, with the versatility of the rookie winning out.

 

Safety (4)

Jevon Holland, Tyler Nubin, Dane Belton, Anthony Johnson Jr.

 

The other big-ticket acquisition in the secondary this offseason was Jevon Holland, who will allow the Giants to be more diverse with their usage Tyler Nubin in his second season. The clear favorites behind them are Dane Belton (who should be a lock) and Anthony Johnson Jr.

 

Special teams (3)

Graham Gano, Jamie Gillan, Casey Kreiter

 

Jude McAtamney is set to compete with Graham Gano for the kicking job, and the money spent elsewhere this offseason could lead to the veteran being cut if the battle is close in August. Last season, McAtamney made his lone field goal attempt in the regular season.

 

Players not available for Week 1 (1)

OLB Victor Dimukeje