On the first night of the 2023 draft, the Giants moved from…
On the first night of the 2023 draft, the Giants moved from No. 25 to No. 24 for cornerback Deonte Banks and sent Jacksonville picks No. 160 and No. 240. Jacksonville then moved No. 25 again, eventually turning the trade chain into multiple players while still drafting first-round tackle Anton Harrison. Banks became a starter, but the Jaguars extracted more total roster value.
Jacksonville Jaguars Received
- pick 2023 1st round pick (25th overall subsequently traded, Dalton Kincaid )
- pick 2023 5th round pick (160th overall, Antonio Johnson)
- pick 2023 7th round pick (240th overall, Derek Parish )
New York Giants Received
- pick 2023 1st round pick (24th overall, Deonte Banks)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
The Giants moved up one place on April 27, 2023, receiving pick No. 24 from Jacksonville and selecting cornerback Deonte Banks. The Jaguars received No. 25, No. 160 and No. 240. Jacksonville did not stop there: it later moved No. 25 to Buffalo, slid to No. 27 and added more capital before selecting tackle Anton Harrison. The direct Giants package also supplied the picks tied to Antonio Johnson and Derek Parish.
Why Jacksonville Came Out Ahead
Jacksonville monetized a one-slot move about as effectively as possible. The Jaguars still remained in position to draft a first-round offensive tackle, while the additional selections created multiple chances to add depth. Harrison became a regular starter, and Johnson developed into a meaningful defensive contributor. That broader return gives Jacksonville more cumulative roster value than a simple one-for-one comparison with Banks would show.
How New York Fared
The Giants did get the player they wanted. Banks stepped directly into a starting role and has played substantial snaps at a premium position. That makes the trade defensible and prevents a harsh grade. The issue is cost efficiency: New York paid two extra selections simply to move from 25 to 24, and Jacksonville successfully compounded that capital.
Final Verdict
Jacksonville earns a B+ and New York a C+. Banks gave the Giants genuine starting value, but the Jaguars retained first-round access and transformed the accompanying picks into a deeper collection of contributors. Correcting the transaction date to the actual first night of the draft also makes the sequence clear. The accumulated return supports a Jacksonville Jaguars Win.