Over the last few years, the New York Giants have been hard at work adding as much promising young talent to the roster as possible. Ahead of the 2025 campaign, one former coach raved about the team's latest influx of youth.
It's been a busy offseason for the Giants on various fronts. While they did secure reliable veteran talent in the form of Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, the front office remained focused on rebuilding for the future. They potentially nabbed a pair of long-term cornerstone pieces in the draft, selecting Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart in the first round.
This duo, along with multiple other rookies, joins a young Giants roster that is headlined by promising talents such as wide receiver Malik Nabers and running back Tyrone Tracy.
Jon Gruden gives his thoughts on Giants' incoming rookie class
Over the past few days, longtime NFL coach Jon Gruden has posted a series of unboxing videos from football programs across the country. Among the pro teams to send him a care package was the Giants.
While unpacking his latest collection of gear, Gruden had nothing but good things to say about New York's incoming talent.
"Did they have a great draft or what," Gruden said. "How about getting Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart in the same draft. And they got my guy Cam Skattebo coming out of the backfield. They got some players man."
After being drafted third overall earlier this year, Carter will be thrown right in the mix as a rookie. Coming off a dominant college career at Penn State, the Giants are hopeful he can be a pillar of their defense for years to come.
As for Dart, New York is taking a slow approach with its newest QB prospect. He will begin the 2025 season as a backup to Wilson, who signed a one-year deal in free agency. Upon learning the game and developing behind the scenes in year one, Dart will eventually be handed the reins as the long-term option under center.
Skattebo was turning heads early on in training camp for the Giants, but things have gone off the rails a bit for him. The former fourth-round pick remains absent from practice as he tends to a hamstring injury.
Armed with exciting young talent on both sides of the field, New York will attempt to stay afloat in what could be a highly competitive NFC East this season.
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