The New York Giants saw promising returns from their 2024 class of undrafted free agents. Defensive tackle Elijah Chatman exceeded every expectation in training camp before playing over 400 snaps for the Giants defense. Oregon defensive tackle Casey Rogers made a cameo, too, and guard Jake Kubas appeared in five games.
In 2025, offseason improvements have lessened the demand for a strong class of undrafted free agents. No longer is depth on either side of the ball completely barren, and there are few, if any, starting jobs up for grabs.
Even so, there is due diligence to be done and a 90-man roster to fill out. With a strong enough summer, a handful of the 12+ undrafted prospects New York signed could push for a roster spot.
Here are three undrafted free agents for Giants fans to watch during training camp.
Mississippi Receiver Antwane “Juice” Wells Jr.
Wells is one of a handful of New York’s investments at receiver. After not drafting a receiver in April, the Giants signed Wells, Beaux Collins, and Da’Quan Felton to their most expensive deals.
Making Wells’ case is his experience with rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. He only caught 28 passes for 553 yards, but if his chemistry shows out among second-stringers, he figures to contend for a spot in a receiving corps that isn’t very deep.
South Carolina Corner O’Donnell Fortune
Pro Football Focus recently highlighted Fortune’s chances to win a spot this summer. Perhaps his most notable trait is his ball skills, which earned him seven interceptions and nine passes defended in college. For a unit that couldn’t force turnovers whatsoever, Fortune’s ability to make splash plays could garner attention.
“The Giants could use more cornerback assets behind former first-rounder Deonte Banks and free-agent signing Paulson Adebo, and their only draft pick at the position was seventh-rounder Korie Black,” Ben Cooper wrote.
“Fortune ranked third in the FBS in PFF coverage grade in 2024 (90.2), behind only top draft picks Jahdae Barron and Travis Hunter. He surrendered just two touchdowns in coverage and combined for five interceptions over the past two seasons.”
Michigan Safety Makari Paige
Like last year, New York’s safety room isn’t very deep. Safety Jevon Holland certainly adds to the upside of the group, and Dane Belton was an adequate third safety a season ago. That fourth safety spot, though, isn’t a lock.
Paige isn’t an elite athlete, but his length and special teams make him a quality candidate at the bottom of the roster. He doesn’t need elite speed to make a minor impact, and with such an emphasis put on special teams this offseason, he could quickly show up on the radar.