Giants Eye Trade Down, Stock Up on Draft Picks

0:00On April 22nd, the New York Giants are eyeing a trade-down from their number 5 overall pick in the draft to stock up on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Round selections, since they lack picks from number 38, all the way to number 105. This buzz is heating up around the league, especially if elite edge rushers Arville Reese or David Bailey remain on the board after the Titans select at number 4. Earlier this week, scenarios point to the jets grabbing one of those edges, say Reese, the cardinals taking running back Jeremiah Love, and the Titans opting for linebacker sunny styles instead. That set up could trigger a flurry of trade calls to the Giants, with sources split on whether Bailey's instant impact pass rush or Reese is all around. Skills would spark the most interest. Giants fans and execs hold a longstanding love for stacking pass rushers, so they might just stay put and snag one anyway, or even package edge. Cave Antivados, $14.75 million salary for extra mid-round help. Meanwhile, the team's philosophy screams never too many disruptors upfront.

1:08Potential dance partners include the Saints at number 8, offering their spot plus a third and fourth rounder for near even value. The Chiefs at number 9 could Sweden it, with extra seconds or thirds, thanks to their deep pick haul, while a wild car like the Cowboys at number. 12 might go big with two firsts, if they get desperate for an edge or linebacker. In the end, trading down keeps the Giants top 10 pick intact, floods them with value in the draft's prime mid rounds, and lets them target safeties. Receivers, corners, or linemen to rebuild fast without gaps in their board. You've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.