None of them have played a snap in an NFL regular-season game, but all of them have come in and made impressions that hint to future contributions.

Any team at this point, late in the summer, that is feeling down or depressed about its rookie draft class is truly in a bad way, as this is the time when hope springs eternal and the future, at the very least, shows glimpses of promise for the youngsters. 

There is no doubt which way the wind is blowing for the Giants.

They are feeling good about their seven-player 2023 draft class. 

“We talked about adding more guys that are smart, tough, dependable,’’ assistant general manager Brandon Brown said recently. “It doesn’t guarantee them success, but it gives them an opportunity and a platform for success.

“So, I think when you look at the draft class, we added explosiveness. 

“We talked about making a conscious effort of adding generators on the offensive side, getting more explosive on the defensive side, guys that fit our brand. I think when you look from the top down from Joe [Schoen, general manager] and Dabs [head coach Brian Daboll] preaching collaboration, when there’s synergy between the scouting department and the coaching staff, it allows us, like I kind of label it, ‘Finding players within the margin,’ right? There are guys that may be imperfect later on as you go in terms of Day 3 [of the draft], but we’re asking them to do things that fit the system.

“That accentuates their positive traits. So, I’m excited. I’m excited. Obviously, there’s been early success, but the book isn’t written yet. But it’s a good start right now.’’ 

The book is not written yet on this draft class and, if you want to count what went down in training camp and the preseason games as a first chapter, so be it.

Officially, these rookies will make their NFL debuts Sept. 10 in the season opener against the Cowboys at MetLife Stadium.

Unofficially, these seven players, to varying degrees, are in the plans, sooner rather than later. 

Deonte Banks will start at one cornerback spot.

John Michael Schmitz will start at center.

Jalin Hyatt will be in the wide receiver rotation from Day 1.

Running back Eric Gray is in line to be the starting kickoff and punt returner. 

Tre Hawkins, a sixth-round pick, skyrocketed up the depth chart and is expected to be a starting cornerback, alongside Banks.

It looks as if Jordon Riley played his way onto the team and could be in the defensive tackle rotation.

Safety Gervarrius Owens should have a place on the practice squad if he is squeezed off the 53-man roster. 

“I wouldn’t label anybody as a surprise,’’ Brown said. “I think we all knew that we were excited from whether you’re going from Tae [Banks] in the first round to Tre in the sixth round. We’ve all been excited for all these guys when we acquired them, even Jordon in the seventh round, G.O. These guys all have traits to play on Sunday. It was just a matter of marrying the development from the coaching staff to having game day traits. 

“That’s where the synergy comes from. Dabs preaches to the coaching staff, ‘Develop these guys, our rookies, our Year 2 guys.’ There’s been a high emphasis on developing their skill set.

“For us on the scouting side, it’s making sure that they have the skill set that fits our scheme. So, it’s been a good marriage so far.’’ 

Last year, the Giants cut their roster to 53 players at the deadline but it was far from a finished, final product.

It was the first time Schoen ever was in charge of shaping a roster, and he clearly was not happy with the makeup of the team after training camp and the preseason schedule.

He added five new players after the deadline and before the first game of the regular season, which is considerable roster manipulation — considering all the newcomers were not part of the program and needed time to acclimate to their new surroundings. 

It is likely there will be less of that personnel movement this time around, with Schoen in Year 2 of his regime possessing a greater handle on what he has and what he needs. 

“Obviously, we’ve elevated the talent overall of the team, but we’re going to canvas everything,’’ Brown said. “At the end of the day, when you look at it, it’s going to be acquire, develop, retain.

“That’s what we want to do. It’s acquiring the best talent, developing the best talent and retaining the best talent.’’