On Thursday night, the New York Giants made a bold move by selecting Malik Nabers with the No. 6 pick in the NFL draft. This choice was aimed at bringing an explosive receiving threat to their roster, as they have been searching for such a player since selecting LSU wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in 2014. Nabers is known for his physicality, elite ball skills, and strong route-running abilities, having recorded impressive stats of 89 receptions, 1,569 yards, and 14 touchdowns in his last season.
There had been speculation that the Giants might trade up to secure a quarterback in the draft, especially with Daniel Jones recovering from ACL surgery and his availability for the beginning of the season uncertain. However, this scenario did not play out as expected, with other teams selecting quarterbacks with the earlier picks. Jones has led the Giants to one playoff appearance in 2022 since becoming the starter in his rookie season in 2019.
The Giants struggled offensively last season, finishing with a 6-11 record and missing the playoffs after having made a postseason appearance in 2022. With Nabers now joining a receiving group that includes Darius Slayton, Wan’Dale Robinson, Jalin Hyatt, and Isaiah Hodgins, they hope to revitalize their offense and make a push for the playoffs next season. Beckham was the last Giants receiver to surpass the 1,000-yard mark in a season during his standout years from 2014 to 2016.
