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In this in-depth segment from 2 Giants Goofballs: New York Giants News & Updates, Drew and Rob take a closer look at another intriguing name from the Giants UDFA 2025 class — Makari Paige, the rangy 6-foot-3, 192-pound safety out of Michigan. Paige brings both pedigree and production, having played a key role in Michigan’s 2023 National Championship run. Despite not being selected in the NFL Draft, Paige is a four-year contributor from one of the top college programs in the country, and his strengths align well with the Giants' evolving defensive identity.
Last season, Paige appeared in twelve games, racking up forty-five tackles, one tackle for loss, two interceptions, and four pass breakups. According to NFL Draft Buzz, Paige projects well into sub-package roles thanks to his ability to match up with tight ends and his zone coverage ability — an increasingly common theme among the Giants' 2025 UDFA pickups. With New York trending away from the man-heavy schemes of the past and moving toward more zone-based coverage systems, this move fits the mold of strategic depth-building.
Rob and Drew discuss how players like Paige often fall in the draft due to their lack of scheme versatility, but that doesn’t mean they lack talent. Paige’s skillset is tailored to teams that lean heavily on zone looks, and while that narrows his ideal landing spots, it makes him a better fit for a defense like the one the Giants are now building. Bleacher Report and other scouts viewed him as a Day 3 draft prospect, and the Giants may have quietly added a valuable piece to their secondary without spending a draft pick.
Makari Paige likely won’t compete for a starting role right away, but the hosts explain how he could find a place on the practice squad or develop into a nickel or dime safety in the long term. With his size, experience against top-level competition, and understanding of zone responsibilities, Paige could climb the depth chart if given the right opportunity and coaching. This kind of calculated UDFA signing adds important competition to the defensive backfield and helps round out the bottom of the roster.
For fans tracking every addition through the Giants UDFA Tracker, this segment provides essential insight into what Makari Paige brings to the NY Giants and how he might be utilized in the future. This breakdown is a must-watch. The New York Giants podcast continues its commitment to analyzing every roster move, giving fans the most informed Giants YouTube content out there.
Last season, Paige appeared in twelve games, racking up forty-five tackles, one tackle for loss, two interceptions, and four pass breakups. According to NFL Draft Buzz, Paige projects well into sub-package roles thanks to his ability to match up with tight ends and his zone coverage ability — an increasingly common theme among the Giants' 2025 UDFA pickups. With New York trending away from the man-heavy schemes of the past and moving toward more zone-based coverage systems, this move fits the mold of strategic depth-building.
Rob and Drew discuss how players like Paige often fall in the draft due to their lack of scheme versatility, but that doesn’t mean they lack talent. Paige’s skillset is tailored to teams that lean heavily on zone looks, and while that narrows his ideal landing spots, it makes him a better fit for a defense like the one the Giants are now building. Bleacher Report and other scouts viewed him as a Day 3 draft prospect, and the Giants may have quietly added a valuable piece to their secondary without spending a draft pick.
Makari Paige likely won’t compete for a starting role right away, but the hosts explain how he could find a place on the practice squad or develop into a nickel or dime safety in the long term. With his size, experience against top-level competition, and understanding of zone responsibilities, Paige could climb the depth chart if given the right opportunity and coaching. This kind of calculated UDFA signing adds important competition to the defensive backfield and helps round out the bottom of the roster.
For fans tracking every addition through the Giants UDFA Tracker, this segment provides essential insight into what Makari Paige brings to the NY Giants and how he might be utilized in the future. This breakdown is a must-watch. The New York Giants podcast continues its commitment to analyzing every roster move, giving fans the most informed Giants YouTube content out there.
