Shocking NFL Re-Draft Skyrockets Giants QB Into Top Picks — Nobody Saw This Coming!

This offseason, the New York Giants made several moves at quarterback, including what could be a long-term solution in first-rounder Jaxson Dart. But for 2025, it’s veteran Russell Wilson who will lead the offense after signing a one-year deal in free agency.

Once considered one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks, Wilson was a major steal as a third-round pick back in 2012. Despite a recent decline, his early-career success still holds weight — so much so that in a recent Pro Football Focus (PFF) re-draft of the 2012 class, Wilson was bumped all the way to No. 1 overall, ahead of original top pick Andrew Luck.

Between 2012 and 2020, Wilson earned a 93.3 PFF passing grade (fifth-best among QBs) and an 86.8 rushing grade (second-best), while leading all quarterbacks in rushing yards including the postseason. His performance helped transform the Seattle Seahawks into consistent contenders, including a Super Bowl win.

While other QBs from that class — like Kirk Cousins, Ryan Tannehill, Nick Foles, and Robert Griffin III — had flashes, none have matched Wilson’s full body of work.

Now entering a new chapter in New York, Wilson’s no longer the superstar he once was, but he brings much-needed stability after a rocky 2024 at the position. He also offers a valuable mentorship opportunity for Dart as he adjusts to the pro game.

Early signs from training camp suggest Wilson is already making a positive impact in the locker room. If that carries over to the regular season, the Giants may have struck a smart short-term solution — and Wilson might just play his way into another contract.