NFL Draft 2023: Giants land new franchise QB in latest 1st-round mock

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) and wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) work on the side during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants rookie linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) and others wearing non-contact red jerseys work on the side during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) and Giants head coach Brian Daboll during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants wide receivers coach Mike Groh (left) works one-on-one with wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka (left) has an animated conversation with running back Saquon Barkley (26) during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen (left) and wide receiver Kadarius Toney (89) have a laugh during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants wide receivers coach Mike Groh (left) works one-on-one with wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (89) catches a pass with one hand during drills at Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) works during a drill at the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants coach Laura Young works with running back Saquon Barkley (26) during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) hands the ball off to running back Saquon Barkley (26) during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants offensive tackle Evan Neal (70) during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants punter Jamie Gillan (17) during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J. Gillian’s nickname is the Scottish Hammer.

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) and Giants head coach Brian Daboll during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants offensive linemen Matt Peart (74) and Nick Gates (65) work on the side during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants punter Jamie Gillan (17) during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J. Gillian’s nickname is the Scottish Hammer.

New York Giants quarterbacks coach Shea Tierney (left) works with quarterback Daniel Jones (8) and Tyrod Taylor (2) during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants punter Jamie Gillan (17) during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J. Gillian’s nickname is the Scottish Hammer.

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (89) catches a pass with one hand during drills at Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants punter Jamie Gillan (17) during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J. Gillian’s nickname is the Scottish Hammer.

New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka (second from left) during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) works on the side during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the ball during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants wide receiver Travis Toivonen (13) during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants cornerback Aaron Robinson (33) works against Cor'Dale Flott (28, right) during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants wide receivers coach Mike Groh (left) during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll (left) watches as running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball during the Giants OTA practice session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J.

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The pressure is on Daniel Jones.

The New York Giants could be in a position to acquire a new franchise quarterback in 2023 if No. 6 pick Jones does not step it up this season.

Pro Football Network put out its latest 2023 first-round mock draft, and it projects that the Giants will secure the No. 7 pick overall and bring in Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson:

“If you watched Florida football last season, you likely witnessed the video game-esque abilities of Anthony Richardson. Even if you didn’t tune in to the Gators, there is a chance you caught a glimpse of Richardson’s athletic gifts in the form of his pregame backflips. Well, the 6′4″ and 237-pound QB isn’t just a pregame hype machine. On the field, he tormented defenses with his legs and right arm. He can dart past defenders if given a hole or leave defenders grasping at his shadow as he breaks them down in the open field. But it’s not all fun and games. Richardson has only thrown 66 passes in his career for 556 yards, seven touchdowns, and six interceptions. He simply hasn’t played enough to truly earn top-10 consideration. Yet, if he puts it all together in 2022, the sky is the limit.”

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Richardson was the third quarterback selected in this mock, with the Houston Texans picking Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud at No. 1 and the Detroit Lions taking Alabama’s Bryce Young at No. 3.

Richardson is ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.’s No. 13 prospect for the 2023 NFL Draft and the fourth out of quarterbacks.

1. Bryce Young, Alabama

2. C.J. Stroud, Ohio State

3. Tyler Van Dyke, Miami (Fla.)

4. Anthony Richardson, Florida

5. Will Levis, Kentucky

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Bridget Hyland may be reached at bhyland@njadvancemedia.com.

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