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The New York Giants have been very calculated with their pre-draft visits since Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll were hired three years ago.
Last season, top receivers Malik Nabers, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Rome Odunze were brought to the Meadowlands on the same day. They met with wide receivers coach Mike Groh together, and their presence and participation allowed team brass to compare and contrast what they learned in person from those meetings.
That's when Nabers essentially stamped himself as a favorite of the front office and the coaching staff, and after Harrison went fourth to Arizona, he wound up as a lock at No. 6. The rest became Giants history as Nabers set a reception record as a rookie.
A year later, the Giants have gone everywhere and anywhere to meet with prospective players for selection in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. In-season games. On-campus meetings. Bowl games. All-star showcases. The Scouting Combine. Pro Days. Private workouts.
Yet when it comes to immersing players into the franchise - at least for a day - and seeing if they fit what team brass believes makes someone a Giant, there's really nothing that compares to the "30" visits to get a sense of what the future holds.
Unlike the wide receivers from the Class of 2024, the Giants' plan is to bring whatever quarterbacks are in consideration separately, an individual familiar with the situation told NorthJersey.com and The Record.
A big piece of the evaluation pie comes from the interaction with members of the organization, and that could be coaches and front office personnel, or in the case of these visits to 1925 Giants Drive, the overall scope of who the player is once in the building is observed and analyzed.
Some teams use the visits to create the illusion of interest. Others want medical examinations and information with their own doctors and training staff, which is one of the key components of the visits.
Not every player who visits gets picked by the Giants. They can only host up to 30 players - thus the "30" visit moniker - although these are not necessarily the 30 highest players on a team's board.
These visits often serve as final confirmation, good and bad, regarding the feel for a prospect.
“It’s a great opportunity not to just to get them around myself and Daboll and the coaches, but the rest of our support staff, training staff, strength staff, nutrition, whatever it may be,” Schoen said. “It’s just good to be around these players as much as you can.”
Here is our working list of "30" visits for the Giants based on confirmation to NorthJersey.com and The Record, and this will be updated continuously between now until April 16, which is the final day for prospects to meet with teams at their facilities:
The elite pass rusher will receive strong consideration at No. 3. The Giants met with him at the Combine and at Penn State Pro Day, and Daboll had breakfast with Carter on the State College campus on Sunday morning. There's no telling how good he can be with a rare combination of athletic traits, explosiveness and the potential upside that he has with so little experience on the edge.
The 6-foot-4, 304-pounder could challenge for a starting guard spot right away with veteran Greg Van Roten and Jake Kubas, who showed promise as an undrafted rookie a year ago. Mbow just turned 22 on April 2, and he has played right tackle the past two seasons, so there is a bit of a projection if the Giants kick him back inside.
Sanders is consistent, tough, accurate and the spotlight and pressure here won't faze him. The Giants have a pretty good feel for what he can do on the field, whether he would fit in this offense and who he is on campus and at games. This is a significant step for Sanders to get inside the building, because the vibe for a quarterback - more than any other position - can be the difference in cementing a spot on the board or altering perception in a different setting.
At 6-foot-3 and 305 pounds with 35-inch arms, Farmer isn't afraid to use his size as a run stopper with eight tackles for loss to go along with four sacks this past season at Florida State. It's hard to not think of Braden Fiske and Jared Verse and their impact with the Rams when evaluating Farmer and the D-Line in Tallahassee. Farmer is a good athlete who can play up and down the line, which would give the Giants flexibility as they look to find the right mix up front with Dexter Lawrence anchoring the middle.
The Giants have done their homework on running backs in what is expected to be a deep and talented class. Judkins was in a committee for the national champion Buckeyes, The 6-foot, 221-pounder as a similar running style to Joe Mixon and Kareem Hunt. He has good size and possesses elite explosiveness within a skill set that would mesh really well with Tyrone Tracy.
At 6-foot-1 and 226 pounds, Gordon is a physical back who led the nation two seasons ago with 1,732 yards with 21 touchdowns and an additional 330 yards and one touchdown receiving. He's also an ideal complement to Tracy stylistically.
The Giants kept a watchful eye on Arroyo at Miami Pro Day when Cam Ward had most of the attention. He can be a matchup nightmare at 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds despite battling through injuries in 2022 and 2023. Emerging as one of Ward's top targets, Arroyo was impressive with a 16.9 yards per catch average and seven touchdowns.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: 2025 NFL Draft: Giants are bringing these prospects in for '30' visits
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Last season, top receivers Malik Nabers, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Rome Odunze were brought to the Meadowlands on the same day. They met with wide receivers coach Mike Groh together, and their presence and participation allowed team brass to compare and contrast what they learned in person from those meetings.
That's when Nabers essentially stamped himself as a favorite of the front office and the coaching staff, and after Harrison went fourth to Arizona, he wound up as a lock at No. 6. The rest became Giants history as Nabers set a reception record as a rookie.
A year later, the Giants have gone everywhere and anywhere to meet with prospective players for selection in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. In-season games. On-campus meetings. Bowl games. All-star showcases. The Scouting Combine. Pro Days. Private workouts.
Yet when it comes to immersing players into the franchise - at least for a day - and seeing if they fit what team brass believes makes someone a Giant, there's really nothing that compares to the "30" visits to get a sense of what the future holds.
Unlike the wide receivers from the Class of 2024, the Giants' plan is to bring whatever quarterbacks are in consideration separately, an individual familiar with the situation told NorthJersey.com and The Record.
A big piece of the evaluation pie comes from the interaction with members of the organization, and that could be coaches and front office personnel, or in the case of these visits to 1925 Giants Drive, the overall scope of who the player is once in the building is observed and analyzed.
Some teams use the visits to create the illusion of interest. Others want medical examinations and information with their own doctors and training staff, which is one of the key components of the visits.
Not every player who visits gets picked by the Giants. They can only host up to 30 players - thus the "30" visit moniker - although these are not necessarily the 30 highest players on a team's board.
These visits often serve as final confirmation, good and bad, regarding the feel for a prospect.
“It’s a great opportunity not to just to get them around myself and Daboll and the coaches, but the rest of our support staff, training staff, strength staff, nutrition, whatever it may be,” Schoen said. “It’s just good to be around these players as much as you can.”
Here is our working list of "30" visits for the Giants based on confirmation to NorthJersey.com and The Record, and this will be updated continuously between now until April 16, which is the final day for prospects to meet with teams at their facilities:
Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
The elite pass rusher will receive strong consideration at No. 3. The Giants met with him at the Combine and at Penn State Pro Day, and Daboll had breakfast with Carter on the State College campus on Sunday morning. There's no telling how good he can be with a rare combination of athletic traits, explosiveness and the potential upside that he has with so little experience on the edge.
Marcus Mbow, OL, Purdue
The 6-foot-4, 304-pounder could challenge for a starting guard spot right away with veteran Greg Van Roten and Jake Kubas, who showed promise as an undrafted rookie a year ago. Mbow just turned 22 on April 2, and he has played right tackle the past two seasons, so there is a bit of a projection if the Giants kick him back inside.
Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Sanders is consistent, tough, accurate and the spotlight and pressure here won't faze him. The Giants have a pretty good feel for what he can do on the field, whether he would fit in this offense and who he is on campus and at games. This is a significant step for Sanders to get inside the building, because the vibe for a quarterback - more than any other position - can be the difference in cementing a spot on the board or altering perception in a different setting.
Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State
At 6-foot-3 and 305 pounds with 35-inch arms, Farmer isn't afraid to use his size as a run stopper with eight tackles for loss to go along with four sacks this past season at Florida State. It's hard to not think of Braden Fiske and Jared Verse and their impact with the Rams when evaluating Farmer and the D-Line in Tallahassee. Farmer is a good athlete who can play up and down the line, which would give the Giants flexibility as they look to find the right mix up front with Dexter Lawrence anchoring the middle.
Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
The Giants have done their homework on running backs in what is expected to be a deep and talented class. Judkins was in a committee for the national champion Buckeyes, The 6-foot, 221-pounder as a similar running style to Joe Mixon and Kareem Hunt. He has good size and possesses elite explosiveness within a skill set that would mesh really well with Tyrone Tracy.
Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State
At 6-foot-1 and 226 pounds, Gordon is a physical back who led the nation two seasons ago with 1,732 yards with 21 touchdowns and an additional 330 yards and one touchdown receiving. He's also an ideal complement to Tracy stylistically.
Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami
The Giants kept a watchful eye on Arroyo at Miami Pro Day when Cam Ward had most of the attention. He can be a matchup nightmare at 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds despite battling through injuries in 2022 and 2023. Emerging as one of Ward's top targets, Arroyo was impressive with a 16.9 yards per catch average and seven touchdowns.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: 2025 NFL Draft: Giants are bringing these prospects in for '30' visits
Continue reading...
