The No. 5 pick in the 2026 draft was always going to be a big deal for the Giants. Picking that high, the franchise must capitalize on the opportunity to select an impact player.
That pick remains a huge priority, but it has elite company. By shipping unhappy Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals, the Giants also own the No. 10 pick and that opens up all sorts of interesting possibilities.
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The Giants now have eight picks and can gain more if they decide to trade down from either of their first-rounders. If they stand pat, they have three of the first 37 picks. This is John Harbaugh’s first time at this with the Giants and sections of the roster can be reshaped in his own image after these next three days.
For this exercise, we wanted to get as accurate a picture as possible and so we blended the Pro Football Network and ESPN draft simulators and came to a consensus using both models as a guide.
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Previous picks: RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame, Styles, Styles, Styles.
The top four picks went like this: Fernando Mendoza, Arvell Reese, David Bailey and Jeremiyah Love. That made this an easier decision. If Love is there, he is in the discussion for the Giants. Styles fills several needs. With Lawrence no longer clogging the middle, a shabby 2025 run defense is further depleted. Have no fear, Styles is one heckuva tackler — he missed only three of them in his career with the Buckeyes — and he is rangy enough to drop in coverage. This is what is called a “freak athlete’’ at 6-foot-5 and 244 pounds and his intangibles are impeccable. Instant every-down starter, can team with free agent signee Tremaine Edmunds and then take over for him down the road.
This pick provides insurance in case Malik Nabers’ return from ACL surgery is delayed. If Nabers is back on time — and in form — Tyson gives Jaxson Dart a second No. 1 option. In 21 games for the Sun Devils, Tyson had 136 receptions for 1,812 yards and 18 TDs. He is not a burner and not a towering figure at 6-foot-2, 213, but he is skilled and tough. The Giants did loads of research on him. His injury history needs to be investigated: torn left ACL in 2022, broken collarbone in 2024 and ankle and hamstring issues in 2025.
Previous picks: Terrell, DT Caleb Banks, Florida, G Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M, DT Christen Miller, Georgia
Debated going with Banks here to address the need for help on the defensive line, but Terrell represents too much value at this spot to pass up. Started 31 consecutive games to finish his career and his eight forced fumbles show his capability around the ball. He has inside-outside versatility but is undersized (5-foot-11, 186 pounds). Older brother, A.J., is a former first-round pick who currently stars for the Falcons. Veteran Greg Newsome II was signed for one season — Terrell will be around considerably longer.
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Previous picks: OL Brian Parker II, Duke, WR Deion Burks, Oklahoma, WR Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State, Parker II
Started 24 games the past two seasons at right guard — the spot that is an open competition on the Giants offensive line. A powerful run blocker, the 6-foot-4, 312-pound Farmer needs work as a pass protector. Free agent pickups Daniel Faalele and Lucas Patrick and returning Evan Neal and Aaron Stinnie are not long-term options.
Previous picks: WR Malachi Fields, Notre Dame, CB Jadon Canady, Oregon, LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr, TCU, RB Nicholas Singleton, Penn State
Made a successful transition from wide receiver to lead the Tigers in rushing in 2025 (168-814, 10 TDs). Supersized (6-foot-3, 232 pounds) back needs some polish as he settles into his new position. Randall averaged 23.2 yards on kickoff returns, opening an avenue for getting a uniform on game day.
Previous picks: LB Keyshaun Elliott, Arizona State, RB Adam Randall, Clemson, DT Nick Barrett, South Carolina, TE Sam Roush, Stanford
A stretch-the-field threat at 6-foot-3 and 246 pounds. Caught 39 passes for 635 yards and five TDs in 2025. He can watch and learn behind Isaiah Likely, Theo Johnson and Chris Manhertz. Being a former college teammate (2024) of Jaxson Dart doesn’t hurt.
Previous picks: TE Nate Boerkircher, Texas A&M, G Fernando Carmona, Arkansas, TE Josh Cuevas, Alabama, LB Red Murdock, Buffalo
Simply cannot pass on someone nicknamed “The Godfather.’’ Short (6-foot) and stout (340 pounds) run stuffer who does not add much as a pass rusher. Team captain in 2025 and will give you everything he has.
Previous picks: S DeShon Singleton, Nebraska, LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr, TCU, CB T.J. Hall, Iowa, CB Thaddeus Dixon, North Carolina
Is the towering Bell still on the board this late? If he is, his rare size (6-foot-9, 346 pounds) makes him worth a gamble here. Only started one year at the FBS level and showed interesting promise at left tackle. Long arms and wingspan as a developmental project.
