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NFL mock draft 2018: USC's Sam Darnold to Giants?

Related Topics: Eli Manning, Sam Darnold, Mock draft

The writing could be on the wall for Eli Manning.

As the Giants careen toward a top-five selection in the 2018 NFL Draft, an abundance of quarterbacks will be available for the front office and coaching staff (regardless of who makes up those areas of the franchise) to choose from.

While there's a chance New York's leaders decide to continue to build around an aging Manning, there's precedent for the Giants not passing on the chance to take a franchise quarterback with an unexpectedly high pick: 2004.

After a 4-12 season, the Giants ignored the idea of building around then-veteran Kerry Collins to select Manning out of Ole Miss.