Big Blue named among ESPN's perfect draft fits
Joe Schoen and the Giants know that it's too early to truly judge the Giants' seven-man draft class.
However, that has not stopped NFL analysts from doing so.
ESPN's Matt Miller and Jordan Reid recently put together their list of the best picks, worst reaches and favorite fits from the 2023 NFL Draft, where each of the Giants' first three picks were praised.
Starting with first-round selection Deonte Banks, Reid listed the cornerback as his favorite prospect-to-team fit in the entire draft.
"It shouldn't be surprising to see defensive coordinator Wink Martindale give GM Joe Schoen a big hug during ESPN's live telecast of this pick; Banks is the perfect cornerback for his man-to-man scheme," wrote Reid. "He's big and aggressive but also has the poise to remain hip-to-hip throughout routes with receivers. The Maryland cornerback landed in a scheme that's tailor-made for his skill set."
The Giants were chosen by both analysts in the favorite fits section, as Miller selected the team's second-round pick, offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz, as his perfect fit.
"The middle of the line needed an upgrade, and Minnesota's Schmitz is the perfect fit given his mobility and accuracy blocking in space and on the move," Miller said. "He'll be a plug-and-play upgrade with Creed Humphrey-like early-impact potential."
Additionally, wide receiver Jalin Hyatt was also named by Miller as the best value pick in Round 3.
"Outside of Detroit's Hooker pick (which I mentioned earlier), I really liked the Hyatt pick for the Giants in Round 3," Miller stated. "The Tennessee wideout was a top-30 player on my board and lands in an ideal situation with Mike Kafka and Brian Daboll running the offense. They love vertical speed players."
With this sort of praise, it should come as no surprise that the Giants earned high marks from experts for their 2023 draft class.
View photos of the Giants' draft picks touring the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.
CB Deonte Banks
Brian Daboll Head Coach, John Michael Schmitz (61), Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
John Michael Schmitz (61)
WR Jalin Hyatt
New York Giants defensive back Deonte Banks poses for a photo with head coach Brian Daboll and General Manager Joe Schoen on Friday April 28, 2022 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
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John K. Mara, Esq. President and Chief Executive Officer, WR Jalin Hyatt, Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager, Brian Daboll Head Coach
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New York Giants defensive back Deonte Banks poses for a photo with head coach Brian Daboll General Manager Joe Schoen and CEO John Mara on Friday April 28, 2022 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Jalin Hyatt
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New York Giants defensive back Deonte Banks poses for a photo with his family on Friday April 28, 2022 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
Brian Daboll Head Coach, John Michael Schmitz (61), Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
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New York Giants defensive back Deonte Banks poses for a photo with CEO John Mara on Friday April 28, 2022 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
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New York Giants second round draft pick John Michael Schmitz poses for a photo after talking to the media on Saturday April 29, 2022 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
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WR Jalin Hyatt
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John Michael Schmitz (61)
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New York Giants second round draft pick John Michael Schmitz talks to the media on Saturday April 29, 2022 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
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New York Giants second round draft pick John Michael Schmitz talks to the media on Saturday April 29, 2022 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
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New York Giants second round draft pick John Michael Schmitz poses for a photo after talking to the media on Saturday April 29, 2022 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Jalin Hyatt
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John Michael Schmitz (61)
WR Jalin Hyatt, Daniel Jones (8)
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John K. Mara, Esq. President and Chief Executive Officer, WR Jalin Hyatt, Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager, Brian Daboll Head Coach
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New York Giants second round draft pick John Michael Schmitz poses for a photo after talking to the media on Saturday April 29, 2022 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Jalin Hyatt
John K. Mara, Esq. President and Chief Executive Officer, John Michael Schmitz (61), Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager, Brian Daboll Head Coach
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WR Jalin Hyatt
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New York Giants second round draft pick John Michael Schmitz talks to the media on Saturday April 29, 2022 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
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Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager, WR Jalin Hyatt, Brian Daboll Head Coach
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Round 1, Pick No. 24 - Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland
Round 2, Pick No. 57 - John Michael Schmitz, OL, Minnesota
Round 3, Pick No. 73 - Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee
Round 5, Pick No. 172 - Eric Gray, RB, Oklahoma
Round 6, Pick No. 209 - Tre Hawkins III, CB, Old Dominion
Round 7, Pick No. 243 - Jordon Riley, DL, Oregon
Round 7, Pick No. 254 - Gervarrius Owens, DB, Houston
Maryland defensive back Deonte Banks (3) reacts to a Michigan turnover in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Maryland defensive back Deonte Banks (3) defends Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Maryland's Deonte Banks, right, intercepts a pass intended for Indiana's Andison Coby (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz (60) calls out a blocking coverage against Penn State in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz (60) in action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz (60) calls out a blocking coverage against Penn State in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz (60) looks for someone to block against Penn State in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz (60) calls out a blocking coverage against Penn State in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz (60) looks to block Penn State defensive tackle Coziah Izzard (99) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz (60) looks for someone to block against Penn State in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz (60) looks for someone to block against Penn State in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) celebrates a touchdown during an NCAA football game against Ball State on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) catches a touchdown pass as he is defended by Purdue safety Cam Allen (10) in the second half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) celebrates his touchdown against Ball State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) catchers a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) runs for yardage as Tennessee Martin safety Carson Evans (12) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) runs for a touchdown after catching a pass from Princeton Fant during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Tennessee Martin Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) dives into the end zone between Ball State defenders for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) runs for yardage during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 38-33. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Oklahoma running back Eric Gray carries against Oregon during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) runs upfield during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Dallas. Oklahoma won 55-48. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) celebrates with offensive lineman Erik Swenson (77) after scoring a touchdown against Iowa State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma won 28-21. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) fights to escape a tackle by Western Carolina defensive lineman K.J. Milner (96) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma won 76 -0. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) is pushed out of bounds short of the goal line by Kansas safety Kenny Logan Jr. (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. Oklahoma won 35-23. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Iowa State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma won 28-21. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Nebraska defensive lineman Deontre Thomas, left, tackles Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) runs ahead of West Virginia linebacker Exree Loe (6) for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sep. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) runs ahead of West Virginia linebacker Josh Chandler-Semedo (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) looks at Western Carolina safety Charles Gadie (7) on a run during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
CB Tre Hawkins III, Old Dominion
CB Tre Hawkins III, Old Dominion
CB Tre Hawkins III, Old Dominion
CB Tre Hawkins III, Old Dominion
CB Tre Hawkins III, Old Dominion
CB Tre Hawkins III, Old Dominion
CB Tre Hawkins III, Old Dominion
Oregon defensive lineman Jordon Riley (91) in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon defensive lineman Jordon Riley (91) pressures California quarterback Kai Millner (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Oregon defensive lineman Jordon Riley, left, and linebacker Jeffrey Bassa, right, tackle Washington State wide receiver Robert Ferrel, center, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Oregon football player Jordon Riley (91) participates in a position drill at the school's NFL Pro Day, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon football player Jordon Riley (91) participates in a shuttle drill at the school's NFL Pro Day, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon football player Jordon Riley (91) participates in a position drill at the school's NFL Pro Day, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon football player Jordon Riley (91) participates in a position drill at the school's NFL Pro Day, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon DL Jordon Riley
Oregon DL Jordon Riley
Houston DB Gervarrius Owens
Houston DB Gervarrius Owens
Houston DB Gervarrius Owens
Houston DB Gervarrius Owens
Houston defensive back Gervarrius Owens during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke).
Houston defensive back Gervarrius Owens (2) runs with an interception against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Kansas running back Devin Neal (4) is tackled by Houston defensive back Gervarrius Owens (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Houston defensive back Gervarrius Owens (2) runs with an interception against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Houston defensive back Gervarrius Owens (2) pushes South Florida running back Kelley Joiner Jr. (3) out of bounds on his gain during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
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