Dec 27, 2024; San Diego, CA, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Kyle McCord (6) throws the ball against the Washington State Cougars during the second quarter at Snapdragon Stadium. Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images

New York Giants Draft Prospect Profile: QB Kyle McCord, Syracuse

Originally posted on New York Giants on SI
By Nick Falato | Last updated Apr 23, 2025 2:00 PM ET

Kyle McCord is an intriguing quarterback prospect whose traits would appear to fit what the Giants seek.

Kyle McCord, QB

A former four-star recruit out of St. Joseph’s High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he was the third recruit from the state and the eighth overall quarterback prospect during the 2021 recruiting cycle. McCord played three seasons at Ohio State before transferring to Syracuse for his final year.

He was a four-star recruit in the transfer portal; the 14th quarterback and the 80th overall player. McCord is a Jersey guy, from Mt. Laurel. Derek McCord, Kyle’s father, played quarterback at Rutgers from 1988-1992. Here are Kyle McCord’s college statistics:

McCord backed up C.J. Stroud as a freshman at Ohio State and did not play much as a sophomore, but earned significant snaps as a junior.

He suffered an ankle injury that hindered his play. McCord finished his college career with a 5.1% Big Time Throw Rate and a 3.6% Turnover Worthy Play Rate, as well as an 8.5-yards per attempt number and a 9-yard aDOT.

Pro Football Focus had McCord with the fourth-best PFF overall grade, the 11th-best Clean Pocket Grade, the 7th-best big time throw rate in 2024, and the second-best Under Pressure Grade out of 56 draft-eligible quarterbacks.

McCord was Second-Team All-ACC in 2024 and Third-Team All-Big-10 in 2023. McCord attended the East-West Shrine Game.

Strengths

"He could be one of those guys taken in the 100's that ultimately ends up coming back to roost and having a terrific career."

Add @WesDurham to the list of people who are incredibly high on Kyle McCord as he transitions from Syracuse to the NFL. pic.twitter.com/aslMfHs7GZ
— Cuse Sports Talk (@CuseSportsTalk_) April 22, 2025

Weaknesses

Summary

Kyle McCord is a smart ball distributor who uses excellent ball placement in the quick game to matriculate the ball downfield rhythmically.

McCord leads his receivers well into space and throws with anticipation between and outside the numbers.

His arm talent is not excellent due to less than ideal arm strength and velocity, although those traits are adequate; still, his ability to put touch and pace on the football is above-average, with very good overall ball placement in the short to intermediate parts of the field.

He’s not the biggest, nor is he a great athlete; his ability to escape the pocket is below average, but he does navigate the pocket well.

Overall, he’s an accurate pocket passer who ran traditional drop-back under-center plays and packaged RPOs that are akin to Brian Daboll and Mike Kafka’s offense. He is a solid quarterback two with upside that can likely be drafted on day three.

GRADE: 6.18

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