The Athletic's new 3-round mock draft
The new NFL league year begins today, which means many free agents will be finding themselves new homes.
While most of the attention is focused on free agency, some in the media still have their eyes on next month's draft.
The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner recently put out his latest three-round mock draft prediction. After projecting Penn State's Abdul Carter to the Titans and Miami's Cam Ward to the Browns, Baumgarnder has the Giants selecting Colorado cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter at No. 3.
"Hunter immediately would improve whichever room he touches," the draft analyst wrote.
The 2024 Heisman Trophy winner put together a special season with the Buffaloes.
As a cornerback, Hunter finished the season with four interceptions, 11 passes defensed, one forced fumble and 36 tackles (25 solo). According to Pro Football Focus, the 21-year-old allowed just 22 receptions for 212 yards and one touchdown in coverage across 13 games, which earned him a passer rating against of just 38.8.
Not only did Hunter serve as a shutdown corner at Colorado, but he also thrived as a full-time wide receiver. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound athlete caught 96 passes for 1,258 yards and a whopping 15 touchdowns. While the receptions and yards finished within the top five in the nation, his 15 receiving touchdowns were the second-most.
In addition to winning the Heisman Trophy this past season, Hunter was also named the AP College Football Player of the Year, the Fred Biletnikoff Award winner (given to the nation's top wide receiver), the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, and Unanimous All-American, among numerous other accolades.
View photos of 2025 NFL Draft prospect Travis Hunter, cornerback/wide receiver out of the University of Colorado.
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter runs against TCU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) flies over Utah cornerback Smith Snowden (2) on the way to a touchdown between linebacker Johnathan Hall (3) and safety Nate Ritchie (31) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) pulls in a pass in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) celebrates his touchdown catch in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter, front, is tackled after pulling in a pass by Oklahoma State safety Kobe Hylton in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) pushes away Kansas cornerback Mello Dotson (3) as he runs for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) leaves the field after an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs for a touchdown against BYU after making a catch during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders confers with wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs for a touchdown against BYU after making a catch during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) makes a catch against BYU during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) pulls in a pass as Oklahoma State safety Dylan Smith (11) covers in the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) after an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) flies over Utah cornerback Smith Snowden (2) as linebacker Johnathan Hall and safety Nate Ritchie cover in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) avoids Oklahoma State safety Kobe Hylton (0) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) in front of Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black (2) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) celebrates after his touchdown catch with Colorado offensive lineman Cash Cleveland (52) in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) avoids Oklahoma State safety Kobe Hylton (0) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter gestures after pulling in a pass for a first down in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) is tackled by Oklahoma State safety Kobe Hylton (0) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs against Central Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colorado's wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs with the ball against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Annie Rice)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Colorado's wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs with the ball against Texas Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Annie Rice)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter, front, is tackled by Cincinnati defensive back Derrick Canteen and cornerback Ormanie Arnold in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs after catching a pass as Central Florida linebacker Ethan Barr (32) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) is defended by Central Florida defensive back Brandon Adams (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) catches a pass as Central Florida defensive back Brandon Adams (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) catches a pass in the end zone for a 23-yard touchdown against Central Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs after catching a pass as Central Florida defensive back Sheldon Arnold (9) and defensive back Braeden Marshall (4) defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) catches a pass in the end zone for a 23-yard touchdown as Central Florida defensive back Brandon Adams defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs against Central Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) catches a pass in the end zone for a 23-yard touchdown as Central Florida defensive back Brandon Adams and defensive back Quadric Bullard (10) defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) catches a pass in the end zone for a 23-yard touchdown against Central Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) catches a pass as Central Florida defensive back Brandon Adams (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs after catching a pass against Central Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs after catching a pass as Central Florida defensive back Brandon Adams (0) follows during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) catches a pass in the end zone for a 23-yard touchdown with Central Florida defensive back Brandon Adams behind him during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) pulls in a pass between Baylor safety Corey Gordon Jr. (24) and linebacker Keaton Thomas (11) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) pulls in a pass as Baylor linebacker Keaton Thomas (11) covers in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) pulls in a touchdown pass in front of Colorado State defensive back Dom Jones (7) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) pulls in a pass for a long gain as Baylor linebacker Keaton Thomas (11) covers in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter, left, pulls in a pass as Baylor linebacker Keaton Thomas defends in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter scores a touchdown against Utah during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) celebrates after catching a pass for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) pulls in a touchdown pass in front of Colorado State defensive back Dom Jones (7) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) reacts after catching a pass for a touchdown as Colorado State defensive back Dom Jones (7) looks on in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter, front, gets tackled by Colorado State linebacker Buom Jock after pulling in a pass for a short gain in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) walks to the field before an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. UCLA defeated Colorado, 28-16. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter, left, confers with quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado State, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter celebrates after intercepting a pass from Colorado State quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) pulls in a pass for a touchdown as Colorado State defensive back Dom Jones, left, covers in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado receiver Travis Hunter looks on against North Dakota State during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) follows a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Colorado receiver Travis Hunter celebrates a touchdown against North Dakota State during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) intercepts the ball during an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. UCLA defeated Colorado, 28-16. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) defends in coverage during an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. UCLA defeated Colorado, 28-16. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) looks on during an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. UCLA defeated Colorado, 28-16. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) defends in coverage during an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. UCLA defeated Colorado, 28-16. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) runs back an interception during an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. UCLA defeated Colorado, 28-16. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) defends in coverage during an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. UCLA defeated Colorado, 28-16. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) celebrates after an interception during an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. UCLA defeated Colorado, 28-16. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) intercepts the ball during an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. UCLA defeated Colorado, 28-16. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) defends in coverage during an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. UCLA defeated Colorado, 28-16. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) defends in coverage during an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. UCLA defeated Colorado, 28-16. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter, right, runs past Stanford safety Alaka'i Gilman on the way to scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) runs a route during an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. UCLA defeated Colorado, 28-16. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) celebrates after an interception during an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. UCLA defeated Colorado, 28-16. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Colorado's Travis Hunter warms up before playing against Nebraska in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) defends in coverage during an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. UCLA defeated Colorado, 28-16. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter, right, gets away Stanford safety Alaka'i Gilman, front left, and cornerback Jaden Slocum on the way to scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado receiver Travis Hunter celebrates a touchdown against North Dakota State during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Colorado receiver Travis Hunter celebrates a touchdown against North Dakota State during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Colorado receiver Travis Hunter catches a pass against North Dakota State during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Colorado receiver Travis Hunter lines up against North Dakota State during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Colorado receiver Travis Hunter looks on against North Dakota State during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Colorado receiver Travis Hunter catches a pass against North Dakota State during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) jumps to intercept a pass against TCU wide receiver Major Everhart (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Colorado receiver Travis Hunter celebrates a touchdown against North Dakota State during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Colorado receiver Travis Hunter runs for a touchdown against North Dakota State during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Colorado receiver Travis Hunter runs for a touchdown against North Dakota State during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Colorado receiver Travis Hunter runs for a touchdown against North Dakota State during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Colorado receiver Travis Hunter runs for a touchdown against North Dakota State during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) catches a pass for a first down against TCU cornerback Avery Helm (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) avoids Oregon State defensive back Noble Thomas (21) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado receiver Travis Hunter looks on against North Dakota State during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Colorado receiver Travis Hunter runs for a touchdown against North Dakota State during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter runs against TCU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Colorado's Travis Hunter (12) is pulled down by Oregon State's Noble Thomas (21) and Jaden Robinson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado receiver Travis Hunter warms up against North Dakota State during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Colorado receiver Travis Hunter reacts before an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs for a touchdown against North Dakota State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) catches a pass for a first down against TCU cornerback Avery Helm (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter motions after a catch for a first down against TCU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Jackson State Tigers cornerback Travis Hunter catches a touchdown pass during the second half of the Celebration Bowl NCAA college football game against North Carolina Central Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr. )
Jackson State cornerback Travis Hunter is seen after the Celebration Bowl NCAA college football game against North Carolina Central Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr. )
Jackson State cornerback Travis Hunter (12) lines up during the first half of the Orange Blossom Classic NCAA college football game against Florida A&M, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Jackson State cornerback Travis Hunter (12) lines up during the first half of the Orange Blossom Classic NCAA college football game against Florida A&M, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Jackson State cornerback Travis Hunter reacts after touchdown during the second half of the Celebration Bowl NCAA college football game North Carolina Central Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr. )
Jackson State cornerback Travis Hunter scores his second touchdown during the second half of the Celebration Bowl NCAA college football game against North Carolina Central Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr. )
Jackson State cornerback Travis Hunter (12) watches a Southern University tight end as he lines up prior to the snap during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Jackson State won 35-0. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Jackson State's Travis Hunter (12) holds on to a pass as Southern University defensive back Jordan Carter (7) reaches out in a tackle attempt during the first half of the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
After passing over the quarterback position in the first round, Baumgardner projects the Giants to take Mississippi signal-caller Jaxson Dart at No. 34.
"This feels like a much smarter use of resources for the Giants," wrote Baumgardner. "Even if they have to jump back into the bottom of Round 1 for a QB, it'd be less of a risk than taking a shot at No. 3."
Dart began his collegiate career with one year at USC before transferring to Ole Miss for the last three seasons.
The 6-foot-2, 223-pound quarterback had his best season for the Rebels in 2024. Dart completed 69.3 percent of his passes for 4,279 yards and 29 touchdowns, all of which set new career-highs, while throwing just six interceptions. This led to him being named first-team All-SEC, along with taking home the Conerly Trophy as the best college football player in the state of Mississippi.
He finished his four-year collegiate career with 11,970 passing yards, a 65.2 completion percentage, 81 touchdowns and 27 interceptions. He also added an additional 14 touchdowns on the ground.
Moving on to the third round, Baumgardner projects the Giants to select Dart's collegiate teammate with the first pick in the round (No. 65) in the form of edge rusher Jared Ivey.
Ivey played two seasons at Georgia Tech before transferring to Mississippi ahead of the 2022 campaign.
The 6-foot-6, 274-pound edge rusher's sack totals increased each year at Ole Miss, as he registered 3.5 sacks in 2022, 5.5 sacks in 2023 and 7 sacks this past season. He also put together back-to-back campaigns with double digit tackles for loss, finishing with 12 in 2023 and 11 in 2024.
NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his latest ranking of the top 50 prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft.
No. 50 Marcus Mbow, T, Purdue
No. 49 Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
No. 48 Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
No. 47 Landon Jackson, Edge, Arkansas
No. 46 Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
No. 45 Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami
No. 44 Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
No. 43 Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State
No. 42 Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State
No 41. Trey Amos, CB, Mississippi
No. 40 Jaxson Dart, QB, Mississippi
No. 39 Donovan Jackson, IOL, Ohio State
No. 38 Josh Conerly Jr., T, Oregon
No. 37 Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
No. 36 Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
No. 35 Josh Simmons, T, Ohio State
No. 34 Walter Nolen, DT, Mississippi
No. 33 TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
No. 32 Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
No. 31 Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
No. 30 Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College
No. 29 Kelvin Banks Jr., T, Texas
No. 28 Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
No. 27 Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M
No. 26 Derrick Harmon, DT, Michigan State
No. 25 Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
No. 24 Grey Zabel, IOL, North Dakota State
No. 23 Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama
No. 22 James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee
No. 21 Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
No. 20 Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia
No. 19 Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
No. 18 Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
No. 17 Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
No. 16 Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
No. 15 Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
No. 14 Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
No. 13 Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
No. 12 Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
No. 11 Armand Membou, IOL, Missouri
No. 10 Cam Ward, QB, Miami
No. 9 Will Campbell, T, LSU
No. 8 Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
No. 7 Jalon Walker, Edge, Georgia
No. 6 Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
No. 5 Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
No. 4 Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
No. 3 Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
No. 2 Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
No. 1 Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
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No. 77 CB Stephon Gilmore
No. 76 S Justin Simmons
No. 73 WR Mike Williams
No. 72 Edge Za'Darius Smith
No. 66 RB Rico Dowdle
No. 63 RB J.K. Dobbins
No. 61 Edge Charles Omenihu
No. 59 Edge Dante Fowler Jr.
No. 56 QB Russell Wilson
No. 53 QB Jameis Winston
No. 51 G Mekhi Becton
No. 46 Edge DeMarcus Lawrence
No. 44 Edge Azeez Ojulari
No. 37 G Kevin Zeitler
No. 35 C Josh Myers
No. 33 DT Calais Campbell
No. 32 TE Evan Engram
No. 30 DT Levi Onwuzurike
No. 28 G Teven Jenkins
No. 27 WR Stefon Diggs
No. 26 T Cam Robinson
No. 21 CB Asante Samuel Jr.
No. 11 WR Amari Cooper
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