The New York Giants are doing their due diligence across the board ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft — and that includes some lesser-known names who could offer value on Day 3.
According to Arye Pulli of The Sports Place, the Giants recently hosted Rutgers cornerback Robert Longerbeam, a high-effort defender who could provide depth in the secondary and help build the kind of culture Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen want in the building.
A Slot-Only Projection With Competitive Juice
Standing at 5-foot-11 and weighing 178 pounds, Longerbeam isn’t built to man up against the NFL’s physical outside receivers. But inside the slot, where quickness, intelligence, and attitude matter just as much as size, he’s got a chance to carve out a role.
He’s projected as a slot-only corner at the next level, which fits the Giants’ current depth chart. With Dru Phillips expected to take on a major role inside, Longerbeam could be a developmental piece behind him — someone who could contribute on special teams early and fight for rotational reps later.
The Tape Shows a Gritty, Scrappy Defender
Longerbeam’s 2024 season was a mixed bag, but one that flashed potential.
He gave up 360 receiving yards and two touchdowns but also snagged two interceptions and tallied nine pass breakups. His 56.4% reception rate allowed shows he’s not an easy mark — even when giving up some size — and his willingness to compete on every down is evident.
He’s not shy about contact, but that lighter frame does show up when he’s asked to make tackles in space or fight through blocks. Still, effort has never been the issue.
A Culture Fit More Than a Combine Darling
Longerbeam isn’t the type of player who’ll wow scouts at the podium or dominate athletic testing. But his coaches at Rutgers swear by his leadership and mentality. He’s considered a tone-setter in the locker room — the kind of player who pulls teammates up with him rather than waiting for someone else to do it.
For a Giants team that has spent the last few years trying to re-establish its identity on defense, adding players with that kind of grit makes sense — especially on Day 3, where traits and work ethic often matter more than polish.
He may never be a star, but if New York wants someone who can fill a role and push those around him, Longerbeam checks a lot of boxes.