Giants Mock Draft Tracker: Who Do the Experts Like at No.6 for Giants?

Draft analysts have varying opinions on what the Giants should do with the No.6 overall pick.

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Andrew Parsaud
Publish date:
Mar 18, 2024 8:00 AM EDT

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The NFL Draft is less than 40 days away, and with the Giants set to pick in the top ten once again, there have been several opinions regarding what they should do when they go on the clock at No. 6.

Here is a rundown of some of the top NFL draft analysts' picks for the Giants.

QB Jayden Daniels

Analysts: Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Media), Keith Sanchez (The Draft Network), Connor Rogers (NBC Sports), Ryan Fowler (The Draft Network)

Daniels is one of the top quarterbacks in this year’s draft class. He threw for 3,812 yards, 40 touchdowns, and four interceptions last season for the Tigers while also adding 1,134 yards and ten touchdowns on the ground. Daniels’ athleticism and big arm are huge reasons why he’s at the top of many draft boards. The only problem is that there’s a good chance he won’t last until the sixth pick. However, if the Giants could draft Daniels, Brian Daboll and the rest of the offensive staff would have to be ecstatic to work with him.

WR Malik Nabers, LSU

Analysts: Dane Brugler (The Athletic), Field Yates (ESPN), Bucky Brooks (NFL.com), Ryan Wilson (CBS Sports), Connor Livesay (The 33rd Team), Josh Edwards (CBS Sports), Brentley Weissman (The Draft Network), Diante Lee (The Athletic), Tom Fornelli (CBS Sports), Dan Parr (NFL.com), Marcus Mosher (The 33rd Team)

Nabers is a popular choice among analysts for the Giants, as he will likely be there when they’re on the clock. Nabers had a stellar season at LSU, catching 89 passes for 1,569 yards and 14 touchdowns. He’s a big play threat, a great route runner, and has reliable hands. Nabers is a touchdown waiting to happen and would finally give the Giants a No.1 wide receiver that they’ve lacked for half of a decade.

WR Rome Odunze, Washington

Analysts: Mel Kiper Jr (ESPN), Matt Miller and Jordan Reid (ESPN), Gordon McGuinness (Pro Football Focus), Cynthia Frelund (NFL Network)

Odunze would be another excellent pick to fill the Giants’ No.1 wide receiver need. Last year, he had 92 catches for 1,640 yards and 13 touchdowns for the Huskies. Odunze is a reliable pass catcher with a massive frame and makes extremely tough catches over defenders. Adding him to the Giants' offense would do wonders.

WR Marvin Harrison Jr, Ohio State

Analysts: Joe Broback (Pro Football Network)

This is an unlikely pick, but not because of the position or player. Harrison Jr will probably be long gone before the Giants are on the clock. However, if he miraculously fell into their laps, it would be insane for them to pass on him. Harrison Jr had 67 catches for 1,211 yards and 14 touchdowns for the Buckeyes last season, an explosive playmaker who has all the tools to be a star wideout in the league. The Giants would be overjoyed if Harrison Jr fell to them.

QB J.J. McCarthy, Michigan

Analysts: Charles Davis (NFL Media), Chris Trapasso (CBS Sports), Nate Davis (USA Today)

This has been an interesting name to watch over the last few weeks. McCarthy has seemingly shot up draft boards following the combine, including being linked to the Giants multiple times. McCarthy helped the Wolverines to a National Championship last season, throwing 2,991 yards and 22 touchdowns with four interceptions. He’d be a raw prospect, as some aspects of his game need work, including deep balls and throwing outside the numbers. McCarthy also isn’t athletic; he can extend plays but doesn’t add much besides his legs. If the Giants were to take him, Daboll, Kafka, and quarterbacks coach Shea Tierney would have another project to work on.

TE Brock Bowers, Georgia

Analysts: Damian Parson (The Draft Network), Will Helms (Pro Football Focus)

With Darren Waller's possible retirement, the Giants could potentially be in play for a tight end if they so choose. They’ll need one regardless, as a blocking tight end is needed on the roster. Daniel Bellinger will become TE1 if Waller decides to hang up his boots.

If the Giants, who added blockers Chris Manhertz and Jack Stoll in free agency and re-signed Lawrence Cager, aren’t comfortable with that and want a potential star tight end, then Bowers would make sense. He hasn’t been linked to the Giants much, but he would add a dynamic playmaker to an offense that lacks one. It wouldn’t make much sense, as the Giants have bigger needs to fill.