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6 Giants Starters Who Will Be Replaced in 2024 NFL Draft

By Nicholas Rome

Feb 27, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen speaks during a
Feb 27, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen speaks during a / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Saquon Barkley - Running Back

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is shown after scoring a touchdown and giving the
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is shown after scoring a touchdown and giving the / Kevin R. Wexler / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Giants and star running back Saquon Barkley appear headed toward a separation as the team doesn't intend on franchise-tagging the talented back. A year removed from an off-season filled with contract disputes it's likely that the two sides won't be any closer to striking a long-term deal.

If the Giants are to let their former second overall pick walk in free agency, they'll likely be players for a running back in day two or day three of the NFL Draft.

While the team could look to sign a lower-cost back in free agency, given the team's needs and the state of the market, the draft is the best spot for the Giants to land their next back. Some of the Day three names to watch are Kendall Milton, Blake Corum, Dillon Johnson, and Braelon Allen among others.

Xavier McKinney - Safety

Dec 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) in the
Dec 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) in the / Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Another player the Giants appear headed towards a divorce with is Xavier McKinney. The new regime and McKinney have gotten off to poor footing with a bye-week ATV injury and public disagreements with Wink Martindale causing drama between the two sides.

Positional value has caused a similar effect on the safety market as it did with the running back position with team's showing how reluctant they are to pay significant money to a safety.

Given the Giants' outlook heading into 2024, it's highly unlikely that the team will pay a safety significant money while attempting to rebuild. The Giants will certainly add a veteran safety in free agency however they'll most likely draft a long-term option on day two or three. The team had visits at the combine with Callen Bullock and Jaden Hicks who will both be names to watch.

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