Three WR prospects the Giants should target outside of the first round

Several scouts and analysts adamantly believe that McConkey is a first-round talent with the potential to be one of the draft's biggest steals. With his experience playing in the slot and out wide, McConkey could ultimately emerge as a valuable chess piece in a Giants offense that is shaping up to look drastically different in 2024. 

Roman Wilson, Michigan

If the Giants select Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy sixth overall, pairing him with his former top target would likely ease their transition to the NFL, given the chemistry they developed in Ann Arbor. After being a part-time starter early in his career, Wilson established himself as the No. 1 option in the Wolverines’ 2023 passing attack, leading the team in receptions (48), receiving yards (789) and touchdowns (12). 

Although Wilson doesn't provide the same level of per-game production as some of his 2024 classmates, he has proven he can deliver in clutch situations. Perhaps the most notable instance where this occurred was against Alabama in the College Football Playoff semifinal game. Wilson caught two passes for 33 yards and scored a touchdown as part of a crucial game-tying drive late in the fourth quarter. 

According to NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah's post-combine rankings, Wilson is the 49th overall prospect in this year's class and has drawn comparisons to Packers WR Jayden Reed. Depending on how the draft shakes out, Wilson could be an ideal target for New York to spend its No. 47 pick on. 

Malik Washington, Virginia 

Despite a solid performance at the NFL Scouting Combine, where he finished second among wideouts in the vertical jump, Washington remains one of the most overlooked prospects in the draft. The 5-foot-8, 191-pounder spent four lackluster seasons at Northwestern, racking up 120 receptions for 1,348 yards and three touchdowns, before transferring to Virginia, where he blossomed into one of the nation's top receivers. 

In 2023, Washington had an FBS-leading 110 receptions (also an ACC record) for 1,426 yards and nine touchdowns. The first-team All-ACC selection finished with at least 100 receiving yards in 10 of Virginia's 12 games this past season. 

Washington's skill set shares similarities with Giants WR Wan'Dale Robinson's game, which might make the 23-year-old a long-shot selection for New York. Even so, the Giants must add as much talent as possible through the draft, especially in the later rounds. If used correctly, Washington could offer the most upside among the receivers who will be selected outside the first two rounds.