APR. 9. UPDATE: QUARTERBACK JALEN MILROE PLANNED TO MEET WITH THE GIANTS. The New York Giants continue to do their homework on the quarterbacks in this year’s draft class as they are set to host Ole Miss's quarterback, Jaxson Dart, continues to impress. on Thursday and will welcome an approaching visit from Alabama's quarterback Jalen Milroe in the coming days.
These visits aren't unexpected since the Giants keep gathering information on potential quarterbacks. They're expected not to select a quarterback with their third pick.
Nevertheless, it's still possible that they might trade back into the lower portion of the first round to pick a player with development potential.
This will guarantee them the opportunity to utilize their fifth-year option on the recruit, who is anticipated to receive a redshirt year during the upcoming season.
In summary, the quarterbacks that the Giants are reported to have either met with or plan to meet with include Miami’s Cam Ward, Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, Ole Miss’s Jaxson Dart (scheduled for the future), and Alabama’s Jale Milroe (also scheduled for the future).
The team is apparently bringing in Penn State's edge rusher, Abdul Carter, for a visit on Thursday as well.
APR. 4. FORMER GIANTS QUARTERBACK DREW_LOCK'S FATHER HAS PASSED AWAY. According to FOX 4 News in Kansas City, Andy Lock, who is the father of ex-Giants quarterback Drew Lock, died on Thursday.
The elder Lock was a Kansas City restauranteur who co-founded the Summit Hospitality Group. In 2017, the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association named Lock and his business partner, Domhall Molloy, Restauranteurs of the Year.
Drew Lock, a native of Lee's Summit, Missouri, who played his college ball at Mizzou, was with the Giants last year after signing a one-year deal to be the QB2 behind Daniel Jones.
Lock, originally a second-round pick by the Broncos in 2019 who was traded to the Seahawks in 2022 as part of a deal that brought Denver current Giants starter Russell Wilson, appeared in eight games with five starts for the Giants, winning one of those starts.
He went 107 of 181 for 1,071 yards, six touchdowns, and five interceptions.
Lock,an unrestricted free agent, is currently unsigned.
APR. 3. THE GIANTS REMAIN ACTIVE BY HOSTING A LOCAL PRO DAY AND CONDUCTING TOP 30 VISITS. In a matter of days, college pro days will wrap up, followed closely by the top 30 visits. Despite these approaching deadlines, the New York Giants have continued their efforts on evaluating prospects who could be selected on Day 3 or signed as undrafted free agents.
The Giants hosted several visits on Thursday as part of their local pro day . According to NorthJersey.com, the list consisted mainly of Rutgers prospects such as running back Kyle Monangai, receiver Christian Dremel, offensive tackle Hollin Pierce, defensive back Robert Longerbeam, and linebacker Tyreem Powell.
Outside linebacker Brian Ugwu of Miami (Ohio), defensive lineman Amin Vanover of Penn State, and defensive lineman Howard Cross III of Notre Dame joined them.
In addition to hosting their pro day, the Giants devoted a top-30 visit to Florida State defensive lineman Joshua Farmer, according to Justin Melo of The Draft Network . Farmer, 6-foot-3 and 273 pounds has appeared in 42 games with 32 starts over four seasons for the Seminoles. He has 80 career tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, and two pass breakups.
APR. 2. RUSSELL WILSON’S JERSEY NUMBER REVEALED. New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson, who is projected to be the team’s starter this coming year, has a new jersey number with his new team.
Wilson will wear No. 3, which he has worn at each of his NFL stops with Seattle, Denver, and Pittsburgh. No. 3 was previously worn by Giants cornerback Deote Banks, who switched to the single digit from No. 25 last season. Banks will now sport No. 2, which last year was worn by quarterback Drew Lock.
Other notable Giants who have sported jersey No. 3 in the team’s 100-year history include kickers Pete Gogolak (1966-1974) and Brad Daluiso (1993-2000). Before Banks took it on last season, the single digit had been worn for three seasons by receiver Sterling Shepard, and before him, a pair of quarterbacks sported it, including Geno Smith (2017) and Alex Tanney (2019).
Bank’s new number, which, as noted, was worn last year by Lock, had previously been worn by quarterbacks Mike Glennon (2011) and Tyrod Taylor (2022-2023).
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