New York Giants expressing interest in Colorado WR Will Sheppard

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The New York Giants sent a large contingent to the Colorado pro day on Friday, but quarterback Shedeur Sanders and two-way star Travis Hunter were not the only players they honed in on.

Art Stapleton of USA TODAY reports that the Giants have also spent time with Colorado wide receiver Will Sheppard.

Sheppard is an intriguing Day 3 wide receiver, no question, and Giants like him, from what I understand. Also doesn't hurt to get opinion on his QB and his WR teammate who has probably also covered him in practice. All encompassing. https://t.co/51h2gR8SOo

— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) April 4, 2025

The Giants haven't just probed Sheppard for intel on Sanders and Hunter, but also visited with him over dinner.

The 6-foot-2, 198-pound Sheppard is widely viewed as a mid-round pick (late Day 2/early Day 3). He may not be an immediate starter at the NFL level, but he could provide a valuable red zone target, notes Nick Falato of Sports Illustrated.

Will Sheppard is a long-striding, smart receiver who understands how to run routes and work against zone coverage. He lacks high-end athletic traits, which hinders his overall upside. His inconsistent hands are also a source of frustration.

Despite his lack of true verticality, Sheppard won on the vertical plane through deceptive and savvy means of creating separation. He also did a solid job adjusting to back shoulder throws and securing passes in contested catch situations.

Sheppard has a solid array of smooth releases that can stack vs. press. His understanding and processing as a receiver can take him so far, even with a capped ceiling. Still, he’ll be a red zone threat who can continue to hone in on his strengths better to situate himself as a young receiver in the NFL.

Both Sanders and Hunter may be higher up on the Giants' draft board, but Sheppard is a name worth watching.

This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants expressing interest in Colorado WR Will Sheppard

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