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Giants Open to All No. 1 Pick Paths, Including Fernando Mendoza, per Rapoport

An NFL Network report says New York will weigh Fernando Mendoza if it lands the top pick.

Overview

  • The Giants enter Week 17 with a slim hold on the projected No. 1 slot, which could change based on Sunday’s result against the Raiders.
  • Jaxson Dart remains the incumbent starter after being selected 25th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
  • Rapoport reports the team will evaluate every option with the top selection, explicitly including a look at Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
  • Dart has shown starter-caliber play but drew concern with one confirmed concussion and multiple in-game checks this season.
  • Coverage notes the public stance may increase trade leverage for the pick, and if a quarterback were taken, Dart could become a trade candidate.