In his second year as general manager, Joe Schoen entered the 2023 NFL Draft with 10 selections.

Following a trade up in each of the first two nights, the Giants finished with seven total draft picks.

Schoen and his staff received strong marks from NFL analysts across the board for the draft haul, although they know that you can't really judge a draft class until the games begin.

"You don't win games in April," Schoen told the media. "The social media rankings and everything like that, it's about what we do this fall and how we go out there and compete when it matters and how we continue to build this offseason and get bigger, faster, stronger, through our strength program and then how we prepare and execute in August.

"I think there's a process. And do I like some of the guys we drafted? Yeah. But still, like [Brian Daboll] said in this press conference, every year is different, and the team has got to gel, and we have got to build chemistry. We have to stay healthy. There's a lot that goes into it."

Nonetheless, the Giants were praised by experts for their seven-man draft class.

Let's check out the team's final 2023 NFL Draft grades.

Pro Football Focus

Grade: A+

On Deonte Banks: "The third-best cornerback on the PFF big board, Banks can fly and clocked a 4.35-second 40-yard dash at the scouting combine in Indianapolis. An elite athlete, he has proven that he can mirror wide receivers in college and has the size teams look for at the position."

On John Michael Schmitz: "If the Giants had made this pick in the first round, nobody would have really batted an eye. He led all centers with a 92.3 PFF grade in 2022 and had graded well both on zone and gap plays. He's a big guy but can really move and was a four-year starter at Minnesota. Simply put, he is one of the best run blockers at the position to enter the draft in recent years. "

On Jalin Hyatt: "Hyatt won the Biletnikoff Award as the top wide receiver in college football, averaging 18.9 yards per reception and scoring 15 touchdowns. He is a burner on the outside that needs some refinement but has all the athletic ability necessary to excel at the next level. Hyatt's 40-yard dash, vertical and broad jump were all above the 85th percentile. The Giants add a much-needed outside weapon for QB Daniel Jones."

On Eric Gray: "Gray was really impressive in his final season of college, producing an elite 90.6 PFF grade in 2022. He graded well on both zone and gap plays, and while he's a little on the small size, he moves really well, posting a 96.2 elusive rating that was one of the best marks in this running back class."

Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer

Grade: A

"The Giants were methodical about their needs, getting a big need at corner right away with an ace outside cover man in Banks. Schmitz, Hyatt and Gray were necessary boosts around Daniel Jones, including a sound interior blocker and big-play threat."

Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald

Grade: A

"General manager Joe Schoen seems to have his finger on the pulse of the draft. This is two years in a row that he's put together an impressive haul. Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks is the perfect cornerback for defensive coordinator Wink Martindale's system and they only had to move up one spot to get him at 24th overall. He's got massive upside as a man coverage corner and will get a ton of those opportunities in this defense. Banks, John Michael Schmitz, Jalin Hyatt and even fifth-round rookie running back Eric Gray have a chance to be immediate contributors for this team."

NFL.com's Chad Reuter

Grade: A-

"Banks is a fluid athlete outside with the potential to justify the trade up if his game matures. Schmitz quenches the Giants' thirst for a very good starter in the pivot to help Daniel Jones continue his ascension. Hyatt is a late bloomer who is the exact vertical threat Jones and the offense needed. Gray is a tough runner with receiving ability who will step up to spell Saquon Barkley and Matt Breida. Hawkins joins Banks as another needed athlete at cornerback, and Owens' ability to cover ground and tackle were worthy of a top-150 pick at safety."

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.

Grade: A-

"I mentioned this Friday night, but the Giants landed three of my top 45 prospects in the first two days of the draft. That's impressive stuff from general manager Joe Schoen. Cornerback Deonte Banks (24) was consistently impressive when I watched his 2022 tape, and he stuck to receivers in man coverage. He is both experienced (he started eight games as a freshman) and toolsy (42-inch vertical leap at the combine). We can slot him in as a starter on the other side of Adoree' Jackson.

"John Michael Schmitz (57) is my top-ranked center, and he fills a huge hole. He's going to start as a rookie. Coach Brian Daboll helped make a trade up for wideout Jalin Hyatt (73), whom I had rated as the No. 44 player in this class. You might remember Hyatt from his five touchdown catches against Alabama, and he can fly out of the slot. I was surprised he was still available in Round 3. I like running back Eric Gray (172) as a potential steal on Day 3; he isn't a burner, but he can be a one-cut back behind Saquon Barkley. Safety Gervarrius Owens is an intriguing flier in Round 7. This class is lifted up by those first three picks, which all fit positions of need. Nice job by Schoen and Daboll."

The Ringer's Danny Kelly

Grade: A-

"The Giants added impact players with their first three picks, grabbing a high-energy cover corner in Maryland's Deonte Banks, a day-one starting center in John Michael Schmitz, and a field-stretching big-play receiver in Jalin Hyatt. They also picked a solid backup running back in Eric Gray on day two. It's not going to be a headline-grabbing group, necessarily, but New York got better over the weekend."

Fox Sports

Grade: A-

"GM Joe Schoen came into the draft needing a starter at cornerback, center and wide receiver, and he picked them all off in the first three rounds. He even got aggressive, trading up a spot for first-round CB Deonte Banks and up 16 spots in Round 3 for Tennessee's game-breaking WR, Jalin Hyatt. Adding Hyatt and C John Michael Schmitz helped complete the offseason transformation of the offense that had been a problem for years."

The Associated Press' Rob Maaddi

Grade: A-

"CB Deonte Banks (24) and OL John Michael Schmitz fill needs. Stole WR Jalin Hyatt in the third round."

ESPN's Todd McShay

Best Value Pick: OL John Michael Schmitz (Round 2, Pick No. 57)

"The Giants wasted no time in attacking their needs, and as much as I really liked the Deonte Banks (Maryland CB) and Jalin Hyatt (Tennessee WR) picks on Days 1 and 2, respectively, this one is clear for me. It's Schmitz, who will be a 10-year starter for New York. He was my No. 2 center and a top-50 prospect, and his tape is a treat to watch. Schmitz has the mirror-and-slide quickness to take away interior bull rushers and the power to open lanes in the run game. I know running back Saquon Barkley is happy about this pick -- Schmitz takes great angles as a zone blocker at the second level...

Schmitz allowed just one sack over nearly 1,000 career pass-block snaps. Nice work by the Giants in getting difference-makers at a few key weak spots."

The 33rd Team

Best Overall Picks of 2023 NFL Draft: WR Jalin Hyatt (Round 3, Pick No. 73)

"Jalin Hyatt is perhaps the most explosive wide receiver in the draft. He hits top speed quickly and will give the Giants a downfield threat to stretch the defense. He is not just an athlete, he is polished and understands how to run routes and set up defenders."

Round 1, Pick 24: CB Deonte Banks, Maryland

The Ringer's Danny Kelly

Grade: A-

"The former Maryland star is a twitchy athlete with good size who plays with anticipation in coverage."

Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald

Grade: A-

"Deonte Banks is the perfect type of cornerback for Wink Martindale's scheme. He can strap up in man coverage, which is essential for the blitz-happy defensive coordinator. Banks isn't a perfect fit for every team, but he certainly is for this one."

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.

Picks Kiper liked

"Cornerback Deonte Banks is a nice pickup for the Giants. ... Banks is fast and tough. He did not allow a catch of over 30 yards all season. The Giants got him at No. 24, and he's No. 20 in my rankings."

Pro Football Focus

Grade: Very Good

"The third-best cornerback on the PFF big board, Banks can fly and clocked a 4.35-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine in Indianapolis. An elite athlete, he has proven that he can mirror wide receivers in college and has the size teams look for at the position. He produced a 72.0 PFF grade in his final season at Maryland, the best of his college career."

NFL.com's Chad Reuter

Grade: B+

"The Giants traded two Day 3 picks to move up from No. 25 to No. 24 to select Banks, a nice size/speed combination prospect who looked fluid during workouts at the NFL Scouting Combine. He'll likely line up outside as a rookie to bolster that group."

Round 2, Pick 57: OL John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.

Biggest Winners from Rounds 2 and 3

"The Giants landed my top-ranked center in Schmitz late in Round 2. That's a steal. He fills an immediate need. I was surprised he lasted that long."

Pro Football Focus

Grade: Elite

"If the Giants had made this pick in the first round, nobody would have really batted an eye. He led all centers with a 92.3 PFF grade in 2022 and graded well both on zone and gap plays. He's a big guy but can really move and was a four-year starter at Minnesota. Simply put, he is one of the best run blockers at the position to enter the draft in recent years."

Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer

Grade: A+

"Schmitz will be a long-term snapper and line leader for them as the draft's best pure center."

The Athletic's Scott Dochterman

Grade: A

"Big, thick and experienced, Schmitz (6-3 ½, 301) started 36 games over four seasons at center for the Gophers and guided one of college football's most physical running games. Schmitz allowed just two sacks and three quarterback hits in the past three seasons. He was PFF's highest-graded center, a first-team All-American and a finalist for the Rimington Trophy. Minnesota's offense used the zone read and often relied on a combination of zone and sweep runs. Schmitz is both physical at the point of attack and can pull when needed. He fits perfectly into the Giants offense and could start right away at center."

SB Nation's Joseph Acosta

Grade: A

"Schmitz was my top center in the draft, a tough and physical center who will play through the whistle. The Giants fortified the center position here."

CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso

Grade: A

"Instant starter at center. Large but nimble. Reach blocks galore on his film. Recovery ability is there too. Not dominant but simply blocks everything. Fills a major need."

Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski

Grade: A

"Offensive line positional designations are often blurred because interior blockers tend to cross-train. But Minnesota's John Michael Schmitz is the top-ranked pure center prospect in this year's draft class. The 24-year-old is a ready-made pivot who likely would have been in the first- or second-round conversation had he chosen to declare for the 2022 draft. But it was important for him to take on more responsibility as a sixth-year senior... The first-team All-American enters the NFL as a polished and experienced prospect who's capable of taking over snapping duties right away."

Pro Football Network's Ryan Gosling

Grade: A

"The Giants are crushing the 2023 NFL Draft thus far. New York had a massive need at the center position, and John Michael Schmitz makes a ton of sense for them. He possesses outstanding athleticism and an NFL-quality frame. Schmitz has fantastic hands, and although he lacks the kind of length that many teams covet, he does a fine job of not letting his anatomical length hurt him too much. As long as he keeps his lower half moving, Schmitz is a fantastic run blocker."

Round 3, Pick 73: WR Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.

Biggest Winners from Rounds 2 and 3

"Hyatt is a speedster who can be a deep threat out of the slot, though he needs to refine his route running. He's my fifth-ranked wideout, and I thought he could have snuck into the first round for the right team. What a draft the Giants are having. I also really liked cornerback Deonte Banks on Thursday. They have come out of the first two days with three of my top 45 prospects."

Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer

Grade: A+

"The Giants had a desperate need for a big-play wide receiver to help Daniel Jones and Hyatt is the ideal vertical threat in the offense of Mike Kafka and Brian Daboll. This is a steal of a pick on a strong Day 2 for New York."

The 33rd Team

Grade: A+

"Jalin Hyatt is perhaps the most explosive wide receiver in the draft. He hits top speed quickly and will give the Giants a downfield threat to stretch the defense. He is not just an athlete, he is polished and understands how to run routes and set up defenders."

NFL.com's Chad Reuter

Day 2 Grade: A

"The Giants sent the third-round pick received from Kansas City for receiver Kadarius Toney to Las Vegas for tight end Darren Waller -- a player swap I think most teams would make. Schmitz solidifies the pivot in New York for the next decade as a stout but relatively nimble interior blocker. Trading up for the explosive Hyatt in the third round made sense, as the Giants need more speed on the outside."

Pro Football Network's Ryan Gosling

Grade: A

"The Giants certainly have a type at wide receiver. Parris Campbell and Isaiah Hodgins both have some size, but the rest of their depth chart is undersized. Jalin Hyatt is the only one that is a pure, unadulterated speed threat, which was a massive need for New York. Hyatt has an extra gear from any other receiver in this draft class."

SB Nation's Joseph Acosta

Grade: A

"This is a great pick for New York, in getting a player who will stretch the field in Hyatt."

The Athletic's Scott Dochterman

Grade: A-

"If the Giants were looking for a downfield burner — think Desean Jackson — they found him in Hyatt. He ran a 4.40 at the combine, but his acceleration dwarfs that time. Hyatt had 20 catches of 20-plus yards — seven receptions of 50-plus yards — and led the nation in virtually every deep ball category. Last season Hyatt (6-0, 176) caught 67 passes (89 targets) for 1,267 yards and a school-record 15 touchdowns at 18.9 yards per catch. He won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver and became the 13th unanimous All-American in Tennessee history."

CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso

Grade: B+

"Burner who actually plays faster than his 40 time of 4.40. I like adding another field-stretcher to this team for Daniel Jones. He'll lighten boxes for Saquon Barkley."

Round 5, Pick 172: RB Eric Gray, Oklahoma

Pro Football Network's Ryan Gosling and Dalton Miller

Grade: A

"Eric Gray is one of the more underrated backs in an incredibly talented class."

CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso

Grade: B+

"Versatile weapon at RB. Deceptive elusiveness. Quickness is more impressive than his speed. Hard-to-disrupt equilibrium. Nice time to get depth behind Saquon Barkley. "

The Athletic's Dane Brugler

"A two-year starter at Oklahoma, Gray was the lead back in offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby's up-tempo, RPO-based scheme. After teasing his talented skill set at Tennessee and first season at Oklahoma, he put together a career year as a senior, leading the Big 12 in rushing yards per carry (6.4) and ranking second in rushing yards per game (113.7). Gray is quick to gather, plant and burst with the explosive cutting skills to shake defenders and pick up chunk yardage (his 44 carries of 10-plus yards in 2022 ranked No. 7 in the FBS). Although he isn't an inside grinder, he stays behind his pads with the low center of gravity and pacing that help him pinball off contact."

NFL.com's Lance Zierlein

"Decisive, creative runner with the size and skill set for three-down consideration on the pro level... He is a reliable threat out of the backfield with soft hands and a willingness to block. Gray has the potential to find work quickly as a three-down backup with future starter potential."

The 33rd Team

"Gray provides depth behind Saquon Barkley. He is a solid three-down running back prospect with adequate tools and instincts. He is a tough, decisive runner who lacks juice when he hits the second level."

Pro Football Focus

"Gray was really impressive in his final season of college, producing an elite 90.6 PFF grade in 2022. He graded well on both zone and gap plays, and while he's a little on the small size, he moves really well, posting a 96.2 elusive rating that was one of the best marks in this running back class."

Round 6, Pick 209: CB Tre Hawkins III, Old Dominion

The Athletic's Dane Brugler

"Larry "Tre" Hawkins III was a decorated athlete (football and track) at Temple High. He finished his senior season with 60 tackles and two interceptions. He was forced to go the juco route out of high school and played two seasons at Trinity Valley Community in east Texas. He signed with Old Dominion in the 2020 recruiting class, but that season was wiped out because of the pandemic. Hawkins started all 25 games the past two seasons and made noticeable improvements as a senior (his penalties dropped from six to only one in 2022). He has a tall, long and limber body type with the gather-and-go skills to quickly transition vertically and stay attached to receivers. His long speed is impressive, but his average lateral agility will put him in recovery mode and shows up as a tackler. Overall, Hawkins will get clingy and needs to improve his play recognition, but he passes the eye test with flying colors and has the athletic profile NFL teams will want to develop."

ESPN's Steve Muench

"Hawkins was a two-year starter at Old Dominion, where he picked off two passes last year. He's tall and long with good top-end speed and quickness. Hawkins is tough and tends to wrap up."

NFL.com's Eric Edholm

"This is the gamble-on-traits portion of the draft, and Hawkins oozes them at nearly 6-foot-2 with good foot speed and 32-inch arms."

The 33rd Team

"Hawkins has good height and length and ran 4.42 at his pro day. Two year starter that had two interceptions in 2022 and 99 tackles in the past two years."

Round 7, Pick 243: DL Jordon Riley, Oregon

CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso

Grade: B

"Tall, wide-bodied classic NT. Devours blockers inside but not much of an upfield rusher. This is when you pick a DT like this."

ESPN's Steve Muench

"Riley is a massive nose tackle who started all 13 games in his only season at Oregon. He has long arms and big hands."

NFL.com's Eric Edholm

"Riley will turn 25 soon and bounced around in college, but his mass and strength give him a chance to make it as a nose tackle in New York."

Round 7, Pick 254: DB Gervarrius Owens, Houston

CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso

Grade: A

"Electric, highly aware safety. Not a burner but quickness and range is fantastic. Strong tackler. Pure free safety with range. Love this selection."

ESPN's Steve Muench

"Owens is a lean safety at his best reading the quarterback and breaking on passes thrown in front of him. He has the length, the instincts and enough range to cover a deep half. He did not run at the combine, and he doesn't cover ground like a centerfielder on tape. But he's an active run-defender who doesn't shy away from contact and flashes good stopping power, even though he needs to be more consistent finishing."

NFL.com's Eric Edholm

"He makes just enough plays to keep you interested watching him, and his approach to the game will endear him to Giants coaches"

The 33rd Team

"Owens has good length and some explosiveness. He had 208 career tackles and four interceptions, returning one for a touchdown."