The New York Giants signed their third-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft on Monday, inking defensive lineman Darius Alexander to a four-year deal worth a reported $6.7 million.
Alexander was the 65th overall selection in Round 3 out of Toledo and was high on the team’s radar. He was mocked as early as the second round by several top draft analysts.
“A 3-technique that we did a lot of work on. He came in on a 30 visit as well, was down at the Senior Bowl, and just where we are, we felt we needed to add some youth to the defensive line, and this kid is just under 6’4″, 315 pounds, 34-inch arms and freaky athletic,” said Giants general manager Joe Schoen after drafting Alexander.
“Down at the Senior Bowl and he had a really good week, and (defensive line coach) Dre Patterson, thinks the world of him and (assistant defensive line coach) Bryan Cox and getting a guy like this that can come in and develop with the depth that we have. Again, a high ceiling for this player, so we’re excited to add another player to our front seven.”
Alexander is expected to see extensive playing time as a rookie next to All-Pro Dexter Lawrence.
“I love taking my opponents’ will and just watching them go to the sideline and I know what to say to the coach. I feel like that’s something they do well here, too,” Alexander said in his introductory press conference. “That’s a great group of d-line guys, and I feel like I come in and do that, as well.”
The signing leaves just fourth-round pick Cam Skattebo as the lone unsigned player from the Giants’ draft class.