The New York Giants used a first-round pick on Jaxson Dart, who will eventually play quarterback for the franchise. Until then, we should expect Russell Wilson and potentially Jameis Winston to take snaps under center. However, rumors are swirling about the organization's plans at quarterback after one analyst boldly claims the front office will draft Arch Manning in the future.

In a column by ESPN, analysts shared their thoughts on all 32 teams in the NFL. But the Giants' prediction certainly turned heads after Seth Walder claimed that he believes New York will select Manning in the 2027 NFL Draft after Dart fails to impress in his first two seasons with the franchise.

“The Giants will fulfill their destiny and draft Arch Manning in 2027,” said Walder. “After waiting too long to get Dart in during the 2025 campaign, the organization wasn't ready to give up on the young signal-caller. But by the end of 2026, they eventually will be, and Manning conveniently will stay at Texas for the 2026 season.”

This might be a bit too early to make this prediction, as the 2025-26 season hasn't even started yet. Additionally, the plan is for Dart to sit and learn in his rookie season in the league, to then take over as the starter this time next year. Ideally, things work accordingly, and the Giants are able to build a more complete roster around Dart.

Article Continues Below

But considering the Giants' quarterback history in recent years, if Dart struggles tremendously once he does become the starter, then New York very well could look to move on. Especially if the front office owns the pick that could land them Arch Manning.

A year of sitting with just one season of playing is an incredibly short leash for any first-round quarterback. However, a one-year opportunity before the plug is pulled isn't a new concept in the NFL. We just watched the Tennessee Titans do something similar with Will Levis, as the organization decided to select Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Anything can happen in this league. But for these Giants rumors to come true, things will have to go poorly for this team in the next two seasons. But it's not outside of the realm of possibilities.

More New York Giants News
New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter (51) speaks to the press at the Quest Diagnostic Training Center
Giants’ Abdul Carter shows support for Micah Parsons amid contract disputeAlex House ·
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Giants’ Jaxson Dart makes bold $10M apartment promiseAndrew Korpan ·
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons (11) walks onto the practice field at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas.
Cowboys’ Micah Parsons doesn’t hold back about Abdul Carter’s NFL futureAbdullah Imran ·
The Giants' Jaxson Dart delivered a scorching preseason debut. Leading to these hot takes.
3 hot takes from Jaxson Dart’s impressive preseason debut with GiantsLorenzo J Reyna ·
New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws the ball to New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger (82) during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
What Giants’ Russell Wilson said about ‘winning’ habits after preseason openerMalik Brown ·
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.
Malik Nabers’ Fantasy Football Outlook For 2025 NFL SeasonBailey Bassett ·