EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The 2023 NFL draft was held Thursday through Saturday in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.

ESPN provided pick-by-pick analysis of each of the New York Giants ’ selections:

Analysis of every pick | Updated depth chart

Round 1, No. 24 overall (from Jacksonville): Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland

My take: It was a little strange for the Giants to trade up one spot in order to secure Banks. General manager Joe Schoen said they were tracking other teams' needs and potential scenarios, and didn’t want to risk it. So they used their extra capital to take the most talented cornerback in the draft. Banks makes perfect sense. He fills a position of need and is an ideal fit in Wink Martindale’s scheme. He’s the kind of player that can grow into a No. 1 cornerback role. As one coach who studied Banks told ESPN: “Just go watch the Ohio State tape.” Banks was lockdown in that game.

Will he start as a rookie?: The opportunity will certainly be there. Adoree' Jackson will start on one side, assuming he’s healthy. But you can throw Banks into the mix with Cor’Dale Flott, Aaron Robinson, Nick McCloud and Amani Oruwariye on the other side. As a first-round pick, Banks should have a strong chance to win the starting job opposite Jackson among that crew.

Key Stat: He scored a 9.99 out of 10 on the Relative Athletic Score (RAS). That is because he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.35 seconds, had a vertical leap of 42 inches and posted 11’4” in the broad jump. Schoen called him a “prototype from a size standpoint.”

Round 2, No. 57 overall: John Michael Schmitz, C, Minnesota

My take: This was a pick that many Giants fans wanted. Some were hoping it would be in the first round. But getting their top-ranked center with the No. 57 overall pick in the second round is good value. It also fills a need. Schmitz quickly becomes the favorite to start at center for the Giants. His competition will be natural guards Ben Bredeson, Jack Anderson and Shane Lemieux. An interesting side note: Crosstown rival New York Jets took the first center of the draft, Ohio State's Joe Tippmann, earlier in the second round. Surely fans will be keeping tabs on which team got the better player throughout their careers.

What we’re hearing about Schmitz: One offensive line coach likened Schmitz to a slightly lesser version of Kansas City’s Creed Humphrey, who was a Pro Bowler this past season. Schmitz isn’t fast, but he’s strong and tough to beat while playing with “wrestling leverage." The Giants made their interest in Schmitz known throughout the draft process. Offensive line coach Bobby Johnson was at his Pro Day and had dinner in Minnesota with the center prior to his workout.

Round 3, No. 73 overall (from Cleveland through Houston and LA): Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee

My take: More good value for the Giants. Hyatt was 44th on Mel Kiper Jr.’s final big board. He was Matt Miller’s 26th-ranked player. Hyatt is speed, speed, speed. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.40 seconds at the combine, and general manager Joe Schoen said you can feel his speed on tape. The Giants have made an effort this offseason to improve their speed and explosiveness, particularly within their receiving corps. No team had fewer 20-plus yard receptions (28) last season. Hyatt joins a group that already added tight end Darren Waller via trade and Parris Campbell in free agency.

Key stat: The Biletnikoff Award winner had 14 catches on passes thrown 20-plus yards this past season. Eight of those went for touchdowns, which was the second-most in FBS. His eight touchdowns on vertical routes averaged 50.6 yards per reception. He also recorded an FBS-high seven catches of 50-plus yards. Bottom line: He’s an explosive deep threat this team hasn’t had since a young Odell Beckham Jr. was on the roster.

Round 5, No. 172 overall: Eric Gray, RB, Oklahoma

My take: A mid-round running back was always in the cards for the Giants. They did extensive work on the position in that range, and Gray was always on the list of potential targets. The fact that he was still there at pick No. 172 was a surprise. The Tennessee transfer finished his career at Oklahoma, where he proved to be a solid pass-catcher in addition to being a strong one-cut runner. It’s depth at a position where the Giants have some uncertainty moving forward with Saquon Barkley currently staying away from the offseason program as he hasn't signed the franchise tag.

Round 6, No. 209 overall (from Kansas City): Tre Hawkins III, CB, Old Dominion

My take: More depth for the secondary. Hawkins becomes the second cornerback taken in this draft after the Giants traded up for Maryland’s Deonte Banks in the first round. Hawkins has a good combination of size and speed. He reportedly ran in the 4.4-second range and measured in at 6-foot-1 and 188 pounds at his Pro Day. He’s also a playmaker. Hawkins had two interceptions, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and a blocked kick this past season. He appears to be a developmental player added to the mix at a premium position.

Round 7, No. 243 overall: Jordon Riley, DT, Oregon

My take: He’s a run stuffer at 6-foot-5, 325 pounds. The Giants made it a priority to get better at stopping the run this offseason. This is another shot at providing depth to the interior of the defensive line. He started all 13 games at Oregon last season and finished with 21 tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss and half a sack.

Round 7, No. 254 overall: Gervarrius Owens, S, Houston

My take: Another depth addition for the secondary who fits the smart, tough, dependable requirements of coach Brian Daboll. Owens was a team captain at Houston where he started 12 games at free safety and finished second on the team with 74 tackles and eight pass breakups.