The Giants on Thursday night drafted edge rusher Abdul Carter at No. 3 and then traded away two third-round picks (including one in 2026) to move up nine spots for quarterback Jaxson Dart at No. 25. Here’s how we grade those picks — with the caveat that assessments can (and will) change once a player actually begins playing in NFL games:

The New York Giants traded their way back into the first round and selected Mississippi’s Jaxson Dart with the No. 25 overall pick.

The New York Giants were able to have their cake and eat it too during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. After selecting Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter with the No. 3 overall pick, New York traded back into the bottom of the first round, acquiring the 25th selection from the Houston Texans to bring in Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart.