Overview
- The Giants acquired pick No. 74 from the Browns to draft Fields in the third round, sending picks 105, 145 and a 2027 fourth in the deal.
- The trade put New York one slot ahead of Miami, which reporters say had targeted Fields before selecting Caleb Douglas at No. 75.
- Head coach John Harbaugh said Fields was near the top of the Giants’ board and praised GM Joe Schoen for timing the move.
- Harbaugh cited GPS data showing game speeds over 21 mph and a mid 4.4 equivalent, easing concern after a 4.61 combine 40.
- Fields posted 630 yards and five touchdowns last season at Notre Dame and said he wants to prove the team right for trading up to get him.