"Make the Case" is officially back on Giants.com for the 2026 NFL Draft.
In this series, we look at projections provided by analysts and then ask you, the fans, to weigh in on what the Giants should do in the draft.
With just over one week to go, let's take a look at the predictions for the first two rounds of the draft from ESPN's Field Yates and CBS Sports' Mike Renner.
Pick at No. 5: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Height: 6-feet | Weight: 206 pounds
2025 Stats: 14 games, 68 total tackles (45 solo), one sack, five tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, two interceptions
Accolades: 2x Unanimous All-American (2024,2025), Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2025), 2x Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year (2024,2025), Jim Thorpe Award (2025), Lott Trophy (2025), 2x First-Team All-Big Ten (2024, 2025), CFP National Champion (2024), Second-Team All-American (2023), SEC Freshman of the Year (2023), First-Team All-SEC (2023)
"Downs has been a dominant force longer than any other defender in this class. The former Alabama and Ohio State All-American is a shapeshifter, deploying down in the box against the run or patrolling the back end with excellent coverage range."
Pick at No. 37: Chase Bisontis, IOL, Texas A&M
Height: 6-foot-5 | Weight: 315 pounds
2025 Stats: 13 games, 795 offensive snaps, 441 pass block snaps, 1 sack and 12 total pressures allowed
Accolades: Third-Team All-SEC (2025), First-Team All-SEC Freshman (2023)
"Bisontis has excellent hands, is an athletic redirector in pass protection and brings position versatility. He would really boost the Giants' guard position, and he has prior starting experience at right tackle, too."
View photos of 2026 NFL Draft prospect Caleb Downs, safety out of Ohio State.
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs celebrates sacking the Akron quarterback during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs, bottom, tackles Ohio running back Adonis Williams during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Marshalll QB Braylon Braxton (1) is upended by Ohio State's Caleb Downs (2) during the second half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
Ohio State's Caleb Downs (2) in action against Marshall during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs plays against Nebraska during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Northwestern wide receiver A.J. Henning catches a pass from quarterback Jack Lausch as Ohio State safety Caleb Downs during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Wrigley Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, middle, runs against Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, left, and safety Sonny Styles (6) during the first half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs (2) walks the field during warm ups before of an NCAA college football game against Washington , Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs (2) stands on the field for the start of a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs (2) walks the field prior to an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs (2) tackles Illinois wide receiver Collin Dixon (17) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs plays against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs plays against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) celebrates a stop against Middle Tennessee during the first half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) celebrates a stop against Middle Tennessee during the first half an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) celebrates a stop against Middle Tennessee during the first half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) sets up for a play against Middle Tennessee during the first half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) intercepts a pass intended for Mississippi State wide receiver Creed Whittemore (85) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Starkville, Miss. Alabama won 40-17. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Alabama defensive back Kristian Story (4), defensive back Caleb Downs (2) and linebacker Trezmen Marshall (17) tackle Middle Tennessee wide receiver Holden Willis (83) during the second half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) hits Mississippi wide receiver Dayton Wade (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) and linebacker Chris Braswell (41) celebrate a fumble recovery during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) forces a fumble from Texas wide receiver Isaiah Neyor (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) sets up for a kickoff against Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) tackles Kentucky wide receiver Dane Key (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) gets set against Mississippi during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs, right, knocks away a pass intended for Mississippi State wide receiver Creed Whittemore during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Alabama head coach Nick Saban talks with Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) as the team warms up before Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) runs back an interception against Mississippi State safety Marcus Banks (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Starkville, Miss. Alabama won 40-17. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) runs back an interception against Mississippi State safety Marcus Banks (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Starkville, Miss. Alabama won 40-17. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne (1) is tackled by Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) as he carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs the ball as Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) tackles Kentucky wide receiver Dane Key (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) runs after scooping up a fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) sets up for a play against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Georgia running back Daijun Edwards (30) runs the ball against Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) tackles Alabama running back Jase McClellan (2) Georgia running back Kendall Milton (2)during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) and linebacker Chris Braswell (41) celebrate a fumble recovery during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs (34) poses for a portrait at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 (AJ Mast/AP Content Services for the NFL)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs (34) watches other participants at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Indianapolis. (Gregory Payan/AP Content Services for NFL)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs (34) watches other participants at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Indianapolis. (Gregory Payan/AP Content Services for NFL)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs (34) watches other participants at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Indianapolis. (Gregory Payan/AP Content Services for NFL)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs answers questions during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Pick at No. 5: Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami
Height: 6-foot-5| Weight: 329 pounds
2025 Stats: 16 games, 825 total offensive snaps, 439 pass block snaps, 2 sacks and 10 total pressures allowed
Accolades: Consensus All-American (2025), ACC Jacobs Blocking Trophy (2025), First-Team All-ACC (2025), Second-Team All-ACC (2024), All-ACC Honorable Mention (2023)
"Mauigoa could start inside at guard and eventually take over for Jermaine Eluemunor."
Pick at No. 37: CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
Height: 6-foot-1 | Weight: 230 pounds
2025 Stats: 13 games, 88 total tackles (47 solo), 3.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 4 passes defensed
Accolades: Consensus All-American (2025), First-Team All-SEC (2025), 2x SEC Champion (2024, 2025)
View photos of 2026 NFL Draft prospect Francis Mauigoa, offensive lineman out of Miami.
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) prepares for the snap of the ball at the line of scrimmage during an NCAA football game against Louisville on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) blocks against North Carolina linebacker Kaimon Rucker (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa, left, lifts quarterback Cam Ward (1) after Ward threw a touchdown pass to running back Chris Johnson Jr. during the first half of an NCAA football game against Florida A&M, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) prepares to block Louisville defensive lineman Justin Beadles (19) during an NCAA football game on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) protects the pocket during an NCAA football game on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 in Miami. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) blocks Ohio State defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (97) during the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game between Ohio State and Miami Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) and defensive lineman Ruben Bain Jr., right, do drills during NCAA college football practice, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) protects the pocket during an NCAA football game on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 in Miami. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) prior to the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against Mississippi, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) blocks Louisville defensive lineman Clev Lubin (50) during an NCAA football game on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa lines up for a play during the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game between Ohio State and Miami Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) protects the pocket during an NCAA football game on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 in Miami. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) during the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against Mississippi, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) during the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against Mississippi, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) defends against North Carolina State linebacker Cian Slone (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) during the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against Mississippi, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa speaks during media day ahead of the College Football Playoff national championship game between Miami and Indiana, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Miami. The game will be played on Monday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa, right, works out during the school's NFL football pro day, Monday March 23, 2026, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (34) speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (34) speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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