The New York Giants have been busy at work ahead of the 2025 NFL draft, piecing together their board while holding a seemingly endless flow of visits with prospects from the upcoming class.
That continued recently when the team met with Washington linebacker Carson Bruener.
Washington LB Carson Bruener has met with the #Giants, #Commanders, #Colts, and #Bengals in just the past two weeks, source says.
— Arye Pulli (@AryePulliNFL) April 10, 2025
Bruener, who recorded 104 tackles last year, is scheduled to meet with the #Seahawks today. A meeting with the #Texans is also in the works. pic.twitter.com/IwMwzJG16i
Bruener is a projected Day 3 pick, likely in the sixth or seventh round, largely due to being undersized (6-foot-1, 227 pounds).
NFL media analyst Lance Zierlein believes his special teams prowess is what will intrigue teams.
Bruener doesn’t have the chiseled frame of a linebacker, but he seems to get things done. He comes from NFL bloodlines and plays stronger than his listed weight, with heavy hands. Despite the production, he appears to lack the functional speed and athleticism to survive against NFL offenses beyond the box. Bruener might not be an ideal fit as an NFL backup, but his special-teams work will be enticing for teams.
Although Bruener was a productive defender at Washington, his role at the professional level will be greatly limited. However, that won't scare the Giants off from potentially drafting him, just as they did with Darius Muasau a year ago.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Giants met with Washington LB Carson Bruener
