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2024 NFL draft: Giants remaining picks after Day 2

Here are the New York Giants’ remaining picks after Day 2 of the 2024 NFL draft on Friday night.

The New York Giants kicked off the 2024 NFL draft by selecting LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers with the No. 6 overall pick despite rumors of a possible trade-up.

They closed out the night quietly but were immediately back to work on Friday.

With two picks in tow, general manager Joe Schoen set out to further improve his roster, selecting Minnesota safety Tyler Nubin in Round 2 (No. 47 overall) and Kentucky cornerback Andru Phillips in Round 3 (No. 70 overall).

The Giants will now enter Saturday with three remaining selections and lingering needs at defensive tackle, guard/tackle, and running back.

With Day 2 now in the books, here are the Giants’ remaining picks over the next 24 hours:

  • Round 4 (No. 107)
  • Round 5 (No. 166, from Carolina)
  • Round 6 (No. 183)

Barring any trade — up or down — the Giants will make three picks on Day 3. They do not currently have a seventh-round pick after trading it to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for linebacker Isaiah Simmons last season.

The Giants re-signed Simmons in early March.

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2024 NFL draft: Giants select CB Andru Phillips in Round 3

With the No. 70 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, the New York Giants select Kentucky cornerback Andru Phillips.

With the 70th overall pick in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft, the New York Giants have selected Kentucky cornerback Andru Phillips.

After a run on cornerbacks in Round 2, the Giants sat back and patiently waited for the board to come to them. They were rewarded with Phillips, whom the team scouted extensively during the pre-draft process, including a top-30 visit.

Although the 22-year-old Phillips lacks experience and has some flaws in his game, he’s moldable and his natural athletic instincts will benefit him long-term.

Unlike safety Tyler Nubin, who is likely to start on Day 1, Phillips is more of a developmental talent who will need some coaching to reach his ceiling. However, he does provide the added benefit of being a willing tackler and a versatile player, capable of playing outside or in the slot. That will earn him snaps in 2024.

“He’s competitive as heck and very versatile,” Kentucky coach Mark Stoops said after the team’s pro day. “It’s very difficult to play inside, at that slot position, and cover the type of wideouts you’re asked to cover, with a lot of technique and nuance. It takes a bright guy with instinct.

“Dru has that. He can also hold up outside at corner at the next level. That’s why his stock’s up.”

In 29 career games (25 over the past two seasons), the 5-foot-11, 190-pound Phillips has recorded 82 tackles (three for a loss) and 10 passes defensed.

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2024 NFL draft: Giants select safety Tyler Nubin in Round 2

With the No. 47 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, the New York Giants select Minnesota safety Tyler Nubin.

With the 47th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft, the New York Giants have selected Minnesota safety Tyler Nubin.

Entering Round 2, the Giants were in search of defensive tackles and help in the secondary. But with a run on the former and then a run on cornerbacks, they pivoted and landed the talented Nubin, who will replace the departed Xavier McKinney (Green Bay Packers).

Before the start of Day 2, Giants Wire identified Nubin as a potential target for Big Blue. That was s sentiment shared by ESPN’s Steve Muench.

“The Giants did well to land wide receiver Malik Nabers in the first round, and now they address another hole by adding Nubin, my second-ranked safety,” he said.

The 22-year-old Nubin finished his Minnesota career with a school record 13 interceptions to go along with 207 tackles, 2.0 sacks and 11 passes defensed.

At 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds, Nubin has good size that’s matched with good strength. He’s a versatile safety who can play in the box and stop the run or drop back into centerfield, which is likely where defensive coordinator Shane Bowen will use him.

NFL Network draft insider Lance Zierlein gave Nubin a pro comparison of Marcus Williams.

Talented safety prospect with the size, length and instincts that teams are looking for to shore up the back end. Nubin has the ability to play as an interchangeable safety but will make his money as a ball thief. He’s rangy over the top in two-high safety looks and plays chess in the middle of the field, using instincts to think along with the quarterback and pounce on throws from an angle. He’s average in man coverage and might lack ideal top-end speed, but his anticipation and discipline help make up for that. He’s capable in run support, but his pursuit angles get him beat outside. Nubin’s traits, instincts and ball skills give him an opportunity to become a successful long-term starter.

Although Nubin’s top-end speed may be a bit of a concern, he is likely to start for the Giants on Day 1.

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Report: Giants offered Patriots 2025 first-round pick to move up

The New York Giants reportedly offered the New England Patriots the sixth overall pick and their 2025 first-rounder for No. 3 overall.

The New York Giants made a “last-ditch” effort to trade up from No. 6 to No. 3 but the New England Patriots chose to stay put and select North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye, who was Big Blue’s target.

The Patriots were said to want a massive haul in return for the No. 3 spot and that turned out to be true.

Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reports that the Giants offered the No. 6 overall pick in addition to their 2025 first-round pick but were rebuffed.

The Giants, meanwhile, did wind up putting their 2025 first-round pick in their offer to move from No. 6 to No. 3.

The Giants, of course, got a weapon for Daniel Jones, selecting star receiver Malik Nabers.

Even with the additional assets thrown in, the Giants didn’t stand much of a chance. Not only were the Patriots seeking even more than that, but they had a better offer from the Minnesota Vikings which still wasn’t enough.

Earlier this week, Minnesota offered the Nos. 11 and 23 picks, and its 2025 first-rounder, with pick swaps favoring the Vikings as part of the proposal; and that offer ticked up with New England on the clock.

The Giants had the opportunity to select J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr., or Bo Nix with their first-round pick but ultimately settled on Nabers.

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Former Giants OL Korey Cunningham dead at 28

Former New York Giants offensive lineman Korey Cunningham has passed away at the age of 28.

Former New York Giants offensive tackle Korey Cunningham was found dead in his Clifton, New Jersey home on Thursday afternoon.

RLS Media is reporting that the 28-year-old Cunningham’s death was “self-inflicted.”

RLS Media was informed by law enforcement sources that Cunningham’s death was self-inflicted.

Cunningham, aside from his NFL career, was also known for his entrepreneurial efforts, being the registered agent for K5 LOGISTICS LLC, a New Jersey-based company he filed on November 2, 2023 our research team found out.

Cunningham, who stood 6-foot-6 and weighed in at 311 pounds, began his pro football career as a seventh-round selection of the Arizona Cardinals in the 2018 NFL draft.

He played just one season in Arizona moving on to New England from 2019-2021. In 2022, Cunningham joined the Giants but was released in August of 2023. He did not play in the NFL last season.

“We are saddened to hear of the passing of Korey Cunningham. He was a vital part of the spirit and camaraderie of the locker room. Our thoughts are with Korey’s family, friends and teammates,” the Giants said in a statement.

Cunningham appeared in a total of 31 NFL games, starting six.

Malik Nabers wants to be ‘a great teammate, leader’ for Giants

Malik Nabers joins the New York Giants with a focus on being a great teammate and leader from Day 1.

The New York Giants “got their guy” in LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers with the sixth overall selection in Thursday night’s NFL draft.

It was 10 years ago already that the Giants drafted another stud wideout from LSU, Odell Beckham Jr. Some have tried to compare Nabers to OBJ, but that might be a stretch.

On Thursday night at his presser at the draft in Detroit, Nabers was asked about his relationship with his fellow alum.

“I don’t have a relationship with him, but I’m just trying to be the best football player I can possibly be for the Giants organization,” Nabers said.

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“I’m not coming in trying to replace Odell, I’m just trying to lean into my own legacy.”

So, that’s out of the way — for now. Nabers took the high road on most of the questions asked him, saying his actions would speak louder than words.

When asked what type of person the Giants were getting in him, Nabers kept it simple.

“A great teammate, a great leader, a great person on the field and off the field, and that’s it,” he said.

In the lead-up to the draft, Nabers had questions about the Giants’ quarterback situation, but it doesn’t appear the Giants are moving away from Daniel Jones, for this season anyway.

“I’m sure I’ll be hearing from him soon,” Nabers said of Jones. “I’m ready to get in, work with him, learn what kind of quarterback he is, and catch footballs from him.”

Nabers spoke about his conversations with head coach Brian Daboll, who made an impression on him in the pre-draft process.

“He has a great personality, he makes people laugh that are in the room. He’s going to compete with you for sure, he has high standards for his athletes. So I am hoping he has high standards for me and I live up to those,” Nabers said.

Nabers has never been to New York City and said he’ll need some assistance in finding his way.

“I’m excited to see the city, excited to be with my teammates and learn the offense, learn my quarterback, and just be in New York. I never been to New York, only been there once. Living there, I’m going to need some help,” Nabers said.

“I know it’s a great city. I’m going to bring my family with me, bring God with me, bring the dog mentality that I have there.”

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Daniel Jones ‘fired up’ after Giants select WR Malik Nabers

New York Giants GM Joe Schoen said QB Daniel Jones was “fired up” for the selection of LSU receiver Malik Nabers in the 2024 NFL draft.

The first round of the 2024 NFL draft revealed a lot about the state of the New York Giants and their future at quarterback.

General manager Joe Schoen had his sights on a quarterback in the first round of the draft — and tried to swing a deal to get one of the top ones — but his efforts reportsly fell short.

“I think I said last week we were going to have conversations in front of us,” Schoen said. “We actually had conversations behind us. There was an opportunity for us to move out of the pick. So we had conversations. We had different plans in place. And we’re excited to have Malik Nabers here, so we’re real happy with the way it worked out.”

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The “consolation prize” for not landing a quarterback was LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers, who they selected with the sixth overall pick in the first round.

That was good news for Giants incumbent quarterback Daniel Jones. Not only will his job be waiting for him when he completes rehabbing his torn ACL, but he’ll also have a top-flight receiver to play catch with in Nabers.

On Thursday night, after the Giants selected Nabers, Schoen was asked if he had any contact with Jones over the pick.

“He’s fired up,” said Schoen. “I texted him Malik’s number. That’s one of the first things I did. And he’s fired up about it. He knew before it was announced on ESPN and NFL Network.”

Asked if he saw quarterback as a high priority in the remaining two days of the draft, Schoen seemed confident with the cards in his hand.

“I’m comfortable with where we’re at,” he said.

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2024 NFL draft: Tiki Barber to announce Giants’ Day 2 picks

Retired running back Tiki Barber will announce the New York Giants’ Day 2 picks at the 2024 NFL draft in Detroit.

The NFL is continuing its effort to “connect the game’s greats with the next generation of stars,” so they will have many NFL Legends and several active players up to the podium at the 2024 NFL draft to announce some of their former team’s 2024 selections.

For the New York Giants, running back Tiki Barber will serve as their legend by announcing their Day 2 picks — No. 47 in Round 2 and No. 70, in Round 3.

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Much to Barber’s delight, there is no chance he’ll have to announce quarterback J.J. McCarthy to his former team after the Michigan product was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in Round 1.

Barber is the Giants’ all-time leading rusher and a member of the team’s Ring of Honor.

Barber is inching closer to the Pro Football Hall of Fame having reached the semifinal stage for the first time since retiring in 2006. He already has a bully pulpit as a co-host on WFAN’s drive-time radio spot and this should keep his name in the hopper for some potential voters to absorb.

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2024 NFL draft: Giants remaining picks after Round 1

Here are the New York Giants’ remaining picks after Round 1 of the 2024 NFL draft on Thursday night.

The New York Giants selected LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

After not trading back up into the first round — something viewed as an outside possibility — general manager Joe Schoen is left with five selections over the final six rounds.

With Day 1 now in the books, here are the Giants’ remaining picks over the next 48 hours:

  • Round 2 (No. 47, from Seattle)
  • Round 3 (No. 70)
  • Round 4 (No. 107)
  • Round 5 (No. 166, from Carolina)
  • Round 6 (No. 183)

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Barring any trade — up or down — the Giants will make two picks on Day 2 and three picks on Day 3. They do not currently have a seventh-round pick after trading it to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for linebacker Isaiah Simmons last season.

The Giants re-signed Simmons in early March.

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Report: Giants made ‘last-ditch effort’ to trade up for quarterback

The New York Giants reportedly made a “last-ditch effort” to trade up for North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye to no avail.

The New York Giants selected LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers with the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft in Detroit on Thursday night, but that may have not been their “Plan A.”

NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reports that the Giants attempted to pry the No. 3 overall selection away from New England in an effort to draft North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye.

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Whatever the offer was, by them or the other team that was hot for Maye (Minnesota), it wasn’t enough. The Patriots didn’t waste any time getting the card up to the podium to take Maye for themselves.

The offer was rumored to be the sixth and 47th picks in this draft and next year’s No.1 for the No. 3 overall, but that hasn’t been confirmed.

Apparently, it was Maye or bust at quarterback for the Giants as they passed on Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy to take Nabers. Schoen also said the Giants would not be trading back into the first round to grab a quarterback.

That wasn’t going to happen anyway as the six top quarterback prospects all came off the board in the first 12 selections.

It remains the Daniel Jones Show in East Rutherford.

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