New York Giants make shocking selection in latest The 33rd Team mock draft

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When the New York Giants are put on the clock at No. 3 overall in the 2025 NFL draft, many expect them to choose one of four players if they don't trade down: Miami quarterback Cam Ward, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter, or Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter.

At least two of those four are likely to be off the board, with Ward almost certainly going first overall to the Tennessee Titans.

But in the latest mock draft from The 33rd Team, analyst Ian Valentino sees them passing on both Sanders and Carter in favor of a new offensive lineman.

Selection: Armand Membou, OL, Missouri

It seems unfathomable New York would pass on Shedeur Sanders because of Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, but it's something ESPN's Adam Schefter believes happens.

We'll roll with that, and if it happens, the Giants will go with Armand Membou. Membou has the traits and play style to be their version of Tristan Wirfs, even if he's a raw prospect.

Passing on Sanders is a realistic outcome, but passing on Carter? Not so much.

Either way, some view Membou as OT1 over Will Campbell, but that is not a universal opinion. The 6-foot-4, 332-pound Lee's Summit native is viewed as a Day 1 starter and a plus-player after two years of development.

NFL Network's Lance Zierlein gives Membou an NFL comparison of Zach Tom.

Young, talented prospect whose lack of NFL-tackle size will test teams’ willingness to make exceptions to their standards. Membou plays with composed quickness and elite body control. He delivers good pop on contact and has the range to spring runs with blocks in space. Footwork and core strength fuel stick-block sustain, but he can be outreached by edge-setters. His pass sets are technically sound, and he processes twists and blitzes quickly. Membou plays with a varied pass-set strategy and crafty hands to stymie rush momentum, but teams will have to live with long-armed rushers collapsing the pocket on him at times. Hands and feet work in unison to mirror speed and edge-to-edge rush challenges. He’s still growing into his frame but his game boasts unusual maturity. Membou’s potential impact at a premium position should keep him at tackle, but he has outstanding potential regardless.

Although Membou would represent an immediate upgrade, allowing Jermaine Eluemunor to shift back inside, it's hard to envision the Giants going this route after re-signing guards Greg Van Roten and Aaron Stinnie, and signing tackles James Hudson and Stone Forsythe in free agency. All while passing on Carter, who some view as the top prospect in the entire draft class.

This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants make shocking selection in latest The 33rd Team mock draft

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