2025 NFL Mock Draft Predictions: Giants Eye Quarterback at No. 3

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The NFL Draft is just weeks away, and uncertainty surrounds the choices teams will make. As anticipation builds for the event scheduled from April 24-26 at Lambeau Field, analysts are stepping up predictions amid the often cryptic behaviors of franchises during this period.

This year’s draft class features a notable lack of standout prospects at key positions, making it particularly challenging to anticipate how the first round will unfold. Mike Borgonzi, the new general manager for the Giants, faces a pivotal decision at No. 3. Will he choose to stick with a quarterback, or will he explore trade options?

“It’s either stay and take Cam Ward or trade out,” said one NFL insider. “The situation with Will Levis has made things more uncertain for the Giants and other teams looking for a quarterback.”

At pick No. 1, the Miami Hurricanes’ Cam Ward is projected as the top overall quarterback. His performance shows the potential that could entice the Jacksonville Jaguars, who hold the second pick, to either select him or strengthen their defense with an edge rusher from Penn State.

The landscape of the draft is further complicated by a previously unseen stability among the top 32 picks, with only minor changes anticipated as the draft date approaches. “Even the best predictions will be disrupted by trades,” noted an analyst. “Expect some surprises on draft day.”

The Dallas Cowboys, selecting at No. 12, are expected to upgrade their offensive line by bringing in Tyler Booker from Alabama, a player identified as one of the most polished offensive line prospects in this year’s class.

Other key picks to watch include the New Orleans Saints at No. 9, expected to select Will Campbell from LSU to bolster their line, and the Green Bay Packers at No. 23, leaning towards Luther Burden III to enhance their receiver corps after recent injury woes with existing players.

“The Packers are breaking a drought of more than two decades when it comes to selecting wide receivers early,” said an NFL analyst. “This is a crucial moment for their offensive strategy.”

As franchises finalize their strategies, fans and commentators alike remain eager to see how these projections will play out. “April 24 will certainly be a day to remember, as teams reshuffle their rosters and directions for the coming season,” the analyst concluded.

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