Travis Hunter Soars to Odds on Favorite to Be Drafted by Giants in Latest NFL Draft Odds

Reed Wallach | Mar 26, 2025

CU football standout athlete Travis Hunter flashes a No. 1 with his finger after a win against CSU in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Canvas Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colo. / Cris Tiller / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

On the heels of the Giants signing Russell Wilson on Tuesday evening, the 2025 NFL Draft market has moved considerably on who will be picked No. 3 in the 2025 NFL Draft, which is currently held by New York. 

The Giants, who have been tied to both quarterbacks pegged to go early in the draft, Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, are now being linked to Travis Hunter, who has become the odds on favorite to be the selection at No. 3. 

New York has signed two veteran quarterbacks over the last week, Jameis Winston and now Russell Wilson, which has signaled to the betting market that the team may not use its first selection in the draft on a quarterback, like many had previously believed. 

Russell Wilson's contract could be worth up to $21M, which is starter money (however barely these days), so he'll be No. 1 and Jameis Winston is No. 2.

It's still a good bet the Giants will draft a QB ... though now not necessarily with the third overall pick in the draft. https://t.co/PRXxg6asu9

— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) March 26, 2025

TRAVIS HUNTER IS NOW FAVORED TO BE DRAFTED BY THE GIANTS 🤯

(@DKSportsbook) pic.twitter.com/sldUi3QMq0

— br_betting (@br_betting) March 25, 2025

Here are the updated odds for the No. 3 overall pick

2025 NFL Draft No. 3 Overall Pick Odds

• Travis Hunter: -150
• Shedeur Sanders: +170
• Abdul Carter: +250
• Cam Ward: +1000
• Jaxson Dart: +1600

Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook

Will the New York Giants Pick Travis Hunter? 

The Giants have been in the news a lot this offseason, especially with a ton of movement at the quarterback position, and with the move for Wilson, many believe that Big Blue will now pivot to take the Heisman Trophy winner in Hunter. 

"Now it gives you a chance at number 3 to either get Abdul Carter or Travis Hunter. Two guys who can make a world of difference on your football team."@Coach_JayGruden likes the Giants' move to get Russell Wilson pic.twitter.com/BSm0Lu5H8Y

— Underdog (@Underdog) March 26, 2025

However, what the Browns do at No. 2 will help pave the way for this selection as it appears very likely that Cam Ward will be the first player off the board to the Tennessee Titans at No. 1 overall. 

Cleveland has been coy with its plans to date, the team is also in need in of a quarterback, but the team could pivot to a best player available approach as well with Hunter and Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter also in play for the pick. 

There are a ton of moving parts for the top three picks as we are about a month out from the 2025 NFL Draft. 

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