Joe Schoen Draft History and Grades
4 draft classes, 2022-2025. Every pick graded against its slot.
The answer
Joe Schoen has made 31 picks. 14 became starters and 3 were busts. Draft Value Added per pick: -8.0, league average -7.6. That ranks 34 of 55 GMs with 20+ picks.
Best at tight ends (+11.2 vs league on 3 picks) and defensive backs (+7.9 vs league on 5 picks). Weakest at offensive linemen (-8.1 on 5 picks) and wide receivers (-1.5 on 3 picks).
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By position
Draft Value Added compares each pick's peak season to what that draft slot usually produces. Click a position to see those picks in the explorer.
| Pos | Picks | Starters | Busts | Hit | DVA/pick | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | 5 | 2 | 2 | 20% | -19.0 | -8.1 vs league |
| DB | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% | -4.0 | +7.9 vs league |
| RB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 67% | -0.7 | +0.7 vs league |
| TE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 100% | +13.9 | +11.2 vs league |
| CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 50% | -4.2 | +6.7 vs league |
| WR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 67% | -7.4 | -1.5 vs league |
| LB | 3 | 2 | 0 | 33% | -4.5 | +1.8 vs league |
| DE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | -16.7 | too few to judge |
| DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50% | -20.0 | too few to judge |
| QB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | -12.7 | too few to judge |
| DL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | -13.3 | too few to judge |
Best and worst picks
Best value
- Micah McFadden (LB, R5 2022) +29 DVA
- Cordale Flott (CB, R3 2022) +25 DVA
- Cam Skattebo (RB, R4 2025) +22 DVA
Worst value
- Joshua Ezeudu (OL, R3 2022) -44 DVA
- D.J. Davidson (DT, R5 2022) -43 DVA
- Jalin Hyatt (WR, R3 2023) -41 DVA
Tenure
- Giants: 2022-present
Whoever was in the chair on draft day owns that class. Our pick window starts in 2012, so earlier classes are not counted.
Every pick
13 picks are from the last two drafts and still developing.
| Year | Pick | Player | Pos | School | DVA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | R1, #3 | Abdul Carter | DE | Penn St. | -21.2 | developing |
| 2025 | R1, #25 | Jaxson Dart | QB | Mississippi | -12.7 | developing |
| 2025 | R3, #65 | Darius Alexander | DT | Toledo | +2.9 | developing |
| 2025 | R4, #105 | Cam Skattebo | RB | Arizona St. | +22.3 | developing |
| 2025 | R5, #154 | Marcus Mbow | OL | Purdue | -25.4 | developing |
| 2025 | R7, #219 | Thomas Fidone | TE | Nebraska | - | developing |
| 2025 | R7, #246 | Korie Black | CB | Oklahoma St. | - | developing |
| 2024 | R1, #6 | Malik Nabers | WR | LSU | +4.8 | starter |
| 2024 | R2, #47 | Tyler Nubin | DB | Minnesota | +7.5 | starter |
| 2024 | R3, #70 | Andru Phillips | DB | Kentucky | +0.5 | starter |
| 2024 | R4, #107 | Theo Johnson | TE | Penn St. | +19.7 | starter |
| 2024 | R5, #166 | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | RB | Purdue | +11.4 | starter |
| 2024 | R6, #183 | Darius Muasau | LB | UCLA | -7.8 | starter |
| 2023 | R1, #24 | Deonte Banks | DB | Maryland | -10.9 | starter |
| 2023 | R2, #57 | John Michael Schmitz | OL | Minnesota | +15.0 | starter |
| 2023 | R3, #73 | Jalin Hyatt | WR | Tennessee | -40.9 | bust |
| 2023 | R5, #172 | Eric Gray | RB | Oklahoma | -35.8 | backup |
| 2023 | R6, #209 | Tre Hawkins | CB | Old Dominion | -33.2 | active |
| 2023 | R7, #243 | Jordon Riley | DL | Oregon | -13.3 | active |
| 2023 | R7, #254 | Gervarrius Owens | DB | Houston | -20.1 | active |
| 2022 | R1, #5 | Kayvon Thibodeaux | DE | Oregon | -12.3 | starter |
| 2022 | R1, #7 | Evan Neal | OL | Alabama | -37.7 | bust |
| 2022 | R2, #43 | Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | Kentucky | +13.8 | starter |
| 2022 | R3, #67 | Joshua Ezeudu | OL | North Carolina | -44.1 | bust |
| 2022 | R3, #81 | Cordale Flott | CB | LSU | +24.8 | starter |
| 2022 | R4, #112 | Daniel Bellinger | TE | San Diego St. | +8.0 | starter |
| 2022 | R4, #114 | Dane Belton | DB | Iowa | +2.9 | backup |
| 2022 | R5, #146 | Micah McFadden | LB | Indiana | +28.8 | starter |
| 2022 | R5, #147 | D.J. Davidson | DT | Arizona St. | -42.8 | backup |
| 2022 | R5, #173 | Marcus McKethan | OL | North Carolina | -2.7 | active |
| 2022 | R6, #182 | Darrian Beavers | LB | Cincinnati | -34.4 | active |
Questions
How good is Joe Schoen at drafting?
Joe Schoen has 14 starters and 3 busts from 31 picks, with a hit rate of 45% and -8.0 Draft Value Added per pick. A positive number means the picks outperformed their draft slot.
How good is Joe Schoen at evaluating offensive linemen?
Joe Schoen has drafted 5 offensive linemen: 2 starters, 2 busts, -19.0 DVA per pick. That is 8.1 points below the league average for offensive linemen.
How good is Joe Schoen at evaluating defensive backs?
Joe Schoen has drafted 5 defensive backs: 3 starters, 0 busts, -4.0 DVA per pick. That is 7.9 points above the league average for defensive backs.
How good is Joe Schoen at evaluating running backs?
Joe Schoen has drafted 3 running backs: 1 starters, 0 busts, -0.7 DVA per pick. That is 0.7 points above the league average for running backs.