Three New York Giants UDFAs With Best Chances to Make an Impact

The New York Giants used undrafted free agency to bring in rookies who might make the roster.

Oct 12, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back O'Donnell Fortune (3) celebrates with teammates after making an interception to save a touchdown at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated South Carolina 27-25. | Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

The New York Giants nailed the 2025 NFL Draft and added undrafted free agents who will compete for roster spots and practice squad designations afterward.

Of that group that has signed undrafted free agent contracts or been invited to rookie camp, here are the most likely candidates who can stick around.

South Carolina CB O’Donnell Fortune

Jan 30, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; East defensive back O'Donnell Fortune of South Carolina (20) is presented with the defensive MVP trophy after the East defeats the West in the East-West Shrine Bowl at AT&T Stadium. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

I thought that O’Donnell Fortune would have been drafted by a zone-heavy team late on day three due to his SEC experience and traits on film. Unfortunately, he isn’t a plus-athlete, and it felt like this draft, especially, saw good players without that athleticism go undrafted.

Fortune has above-average height and length to play on the outside, but he likely needs to add some weight to his wiry frame.

If he can add weight without becoming any worse of an athlete, he could become a legit depth piece for the secondary that can bring boom-bust plays to the table. Fortune had seven interceptions and eight passes broken up to just five touchdowns allowed in his career.

Notre Dame WR Beaux Collins

Oct 19, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Notre Dame Fighting wide receiver Beaux Collins (5) runs against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets linebacker Jackson Hamilton (17) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

After spending the first few years at Clemson, Collins transferred to Notre Dame for his final year of college ball.

Production fell off for Collins in one of the country's least impressive passing offenses, partially due to the scheme but also Riley Leonard’s inconsistent play.

At 6-foot-3 and 201 pounds, Collins has the size to line up on the outside at the next level and latch on as a bottom-of-the-roster receiver or practice squad candidate.

His game has apparent weaknesses, such as his inability to create separation consistently and his struggle with drop issues, but the drops are a correctable issue.

I like the way Collins runs routes with varied tempo. If the drop issues get cleared up, he’s worth at least a practice squad opportunity.

Montreal EDGE Jeremiah Ojo

Many Giants followers, including me, had never heard of Jeremiah Ojo before his signing with the team as an undrafted free agent. Still, he’s a guy that we might want to familiarize ourselves with.

Coming from Canada, there’s a noticeable difference in the level of talent he faced throughout his career, but one thing that translates globally is athleticism.

Ojo dominated the CFL Combine and put up testing numbers that would’ve had him in the top ten for almost every athletic test.

However, he’s not just a Combine warrior. When you turn on his film, you see that Ojo plays like a true athlete.

Ojo will need a lot of development, and he’s short for an NFL edge rusher, but his athletic traits are intriguing enough to give him a shot there and maybe even a look as an off-ball linebacker.

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