The New York Giants' 2025 campaign is well over following their seventh-consecutive loss this season, falling to the New England Patriots. The head coach has been fired, the defensive coordinator followed suit, and it appears General Manager Joe Schoen is next.

The team should look forward to the offseason now and take inventory of what they got now and what they need. There’s one real answer here: The Giants need a lot more than they thought at the start of the season.

My Hottest Take: The Giants Should Trade Their Early First-Rounder

There is a high likelihood that New York ends the season with a top-five draft pick again for the second consecutive year. The problem is that the team is in dire need of a secondary and an upgrade to their wide receiver corps. While the team will get Malik Nabers back in 2026 after tearing his ACL, the Giants lack any depth outside of Cor’Dale Flott in the secondary after years of neglect.

A number one pick seems unlikely, according to the New York Times, due to the Tennessee Titans' horror show in Nashville. New York also has to compete with the Las Vegas Raiders, New Orleans Saints, and the neighboring New York Jets for a top-five pick. Securing a high pick would be hard, given that they will play against the Washington Commanders and Raiders before the season is over.

If they do finish with under three wins, their best course of action would likely be to trade the pick away for a larger haul from a desperate team. Trading down to a team desperate for a new quarterback could be the best bet, which could include the Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals and Jets.

What You Need To Know: The Giants Have Numerous Options

The draft class is far from formulated, especially since the college football playoffs are just getting underway. We don’t know who is going to declare, which draft stock is going to increase or decrease, or what players will have a breakout performance. As of December 1, however, there are some early options for New York to pursue.

Per ESPN, the Giants’ best option for a secondary improvement would be Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. Pre-draft analysis puts Downs as a strong player who can limit passing production and aid the Giants’ dreadful run defense. If the team trades down and gets another first-rounder, Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy could be an option despite missing the 2025 season with an ACL injury.

If the team is desperate for an edge rusher, there are numerous options for the draft. Arvell Reese is a strong linebacker who could replace Kayvon Thibodeaux if the Giants cannot afford him (possibly used as trade bait) or select Rueben Bain Jr. to help Dexter Lawrence on the line. Keldric Faulk and Matayo Uiagalelei also provide great build with freakish speed that can get to an opposing quarterback.

The wide receiver class is weaker this year, with Arizona State’s Jordan Tyson leading the pack despite having only 711 receiving yards. Spencer Fano could also help on the offensive line, but given the team’s sudden improvement on the line, that might not be their first focus.

Before You Go: The Giants Have No Third-Rounder

For the Giants to make a big impact this draft, they must give up their first-rounder this year, but they also need to aim for a third-rounder as one of their hauls. A third-rounder could be used to give depth to their secondary or potentially snag a second wide receiver to aid Nabers.

Expect the Giants to make a trade before draft day. When they do, it could involve someone on their roster alongside their first-round pick. They will get a large haul from it.