"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.
In our final edition, let's take a look at the predictions for both of the Giants' first-round picks from NFL.com's Eric Edholm, ESPN's Peter Schrager, CBS Sports' Josh Edwards and The McShay Report's Todd McShay.
Pick at No. 5: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Height: 6-foot-5 | Weight: 244 pounds
2025 Stats: 14 games, 82 total tackles (46 solo), one sack, 6.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one interception, three passes defensed
Accolades: First-Team All-American (2025), First-Team All-Big Ten (2025), Second-Team All-Big Ten (2024), CFP National Champion (2024)
"When John Harbaugh -- who typically never attends pro days -- showed up to Ohio State's event, I knew New York had eyes for a Buckeye; I just didn't know which one. The Giants scoop up Styles here, but in this mock, they're not done mining the Columbus football factory ..."
Pick at No. 10: 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)
"If Jordyn Tyson is here on Thursday, I think the Giants take him. GM Joe Schoen reportedly had dinner with the Arizona State wideout a couple days before the Dexter Lawrence trade netted New York this extra first-round pick. If Tyson is gone, like in this simulation, Big Blue can double down on Buckeyes, with Downs providing an excellent upgrade to the secondary."
NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his ranking of the top 150 prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft.
No. 149 Michael Heldman, Edge, Central Michigan
No. 130 Bishop Fitzgerald, S USC
No. 118 Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor
Pick at No. 5: Arvell Reese, Edge, Ohio State
Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 241 pounds
2025 Stats: 14 games, 69 total tackles (34 solo), 6.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, two passes defensed
Accolades: Consensus All-American (2025), Big Ten Linebacker of the Year (2025), First-Team All-Big Ten (2025), CFP National Champion (2024)
"I haven't seen many mock drafts having Reese slip this far, and maybe he won't. But I also remember Leonard Williams inexplicably falling out of the top five in 2015. These things happen. Edge rusher is not one of the Giants' holes, but the roster needs good football players."
Pick at No. 10: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 203 pounds
2025 Stats: 9 games, 61 receptions for 711 yards and 8 touchdowns
Accolades: 2x First-Team All-Big 12 (2024, 2025), Third-Team All-American (2025)
"Going fifth might be too rich, considering Tyson's durability issues (he missed 17 of 51 possible games in college). But taking him at the back end of the top 10 with the pick coming back from the Dexter Lawrence II trade is a better value. Tyson could join Malik Nabers, Isaiah Likely and crew to give Jaxson Dart some real options in the pass game."
NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks revealed his updated position rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft.
QUARTERBACKS | 1. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana | 2. Ty Simpson, Alabama | 3. Carson Beck, Miami | 4. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU | 5. Drew Allar, Penn State
RUNNING BACKS | 1. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame | 2. Jadarian Price, Notre Dame | 3. Emmett Johnson, Nebraska | 4. Jonah Coleman, Washington | 5. Mike Washington Jr., Arkansas
WIDE RECEIVERS | 1. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State | 2. Carnell Tate, Ohio State | 3. Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee | 4. Malachi Fields, Notre Dame | 5. Denzel Boston, Washington
SLOT RECEIVERS | 1. Makai Lemon, USC | 2. Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana | 3. Zachariah Branch, Georgia | 4. KC Concepcion, Texas A&M | 5. Antonio Williams, Clemson
TIGHT ENDS | 1. Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon | 2. Max Klare, Ohio State | 3. Dallen Bentley, Utah State | 4. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt | 5. Joe Royer, Cincinnati
TACKLES | 1. Spencer Fano, Utah | 2. Francis Mauigoa, Miami | 3. Caleb Lomu, Utah | 4. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama | 5. Monroe Freeling, Georgia
GUARDS | 1. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State | 2. Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M | 3. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon | 4. Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech | 5. Ar'maj Reed-Adams, Texas A&M
CENTERS | 1. Connor Lew, Auburn | 2. Logan Jones, Iowa | 3. Jake Slaughter, Florida | 4. Sam Hecht, Kansas State | 5. Brian Parker II, Duke
DEFENSIVE TACKLES | 1. Peter Woods, Clemson | 2. Caleb Banks, Florida | 3. Lee Hunter, Texas Tech | 4. Kayden McDonald, Ohio State | 5. Christen Miller, Georgia
DEFENSIVE ENDS | 1. Rueben Bain Jr., Miami | 2. Akheem Mesidor, Miami | 3. Keldric Faulk, Auburn | 4. Zion Young, Missouri | 5. Derrick Moore, Michigan
OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS | 1. David Bailey, Texas Tech | 2. Cashius Howell, Texas A&M | 3. T.J. Parker, Clemson | 4. Gabe Jacas, Illinois | 5. R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma
LINEBACKERS | 1. Arvell Reese, Ohio State | 2. Sonny Styles, Ohio State | 3. CJ Allen, Georgia | 4. Anthony Hill Jr., Texas | 5. Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech
CORNERBACKS | 1. Mansoor Delane, LSU | 2. Jermod McCoy, Tennessee | 3. Colton Hood, Tennessee | 4. Chris Johnson, San Diego State | 5. Brandon Cisse, South Carolina
NICKELBACKS | 1. Avieon Terrell, Clemson | 2. Keionte Scott, Miami | 3. D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana | 4. Keith Abney II, Arizona State | 5. Bud Clark, TCU
SAFETIES | 1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State | 2. Dillon Thieneman, Oregon | 3. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo | 4. Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh | 5. A.J. Haulcy, LSU
Pick at No. 5: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 192 pounds
2025 Stats: 11 games, 51 receptions for 875 yards and 9 touchdowns
Accolades: First-Team All-Big Ten (2025), CFP National Champion (2024)
"New York is a mystery because they do not really need edge rusher and linebacker is less of a priority after signing Tremaine Edmunds. Carnell Tate is the most useful prospect in the short and long term if they hope for Jaxson Dart to pan out. Malik Nabers may come along slowly, coming off an injury and the Titans now sign Wan'Dale Robinson's paychecks. Tate gives Dart an outside threat in the pass game immediately and is a great complement to Nabers long-term."
Pick at No. 10: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Height: 5-foot-11 | Weight: 187 pounds
2025 Stats: 11 games, 45 tackles (26 solo), 2 interceptions, 11 passes defensed, 14 receptions allowed for 165 yards and 0 touchdowns, 31.3 passer rating against
Accolades: Unanimous All-American (2025), First-Team All-SEC (2025), Third-Team All-ACC (2024)
"Jordyn Tyson has been a common association with the Giants at No. 10 overall, but that obviously does not apply here if they take Carnell Tate No. 5 overall. New York is not going to find a replacement for Dexter Lawrence at No. 10 overall, but it can pick up a quality player at the cornerback position."
View photos of every NFL player selected with the fifth overall pick since the first draft in 1936.
LB Arvell Reese - New York Giants (2026)
DT Mason Graham - Cleveland Browns (2025)
OT Joe Alt - Los Angeles Chargers (2024)
CB Devon Witherspoon - Seattle Seahawks (2023)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux - New York Giants (2022)
WR Ja'Marr Chase - Cincinnati Bengals (2021)
QB Tua Tagovailoa - Miami Dolphins (2020)
LB Devin White - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2019)
LB Bradley Chubb - Denver Broncos (2018)
WR Corey Davis - Tennessee Titans (2017)
CB Jalen Ramsey - Jacksonville Jaguars (2016)
G Brandon Scherff - Washington Redskins (2015)
LB Khalil Mack - Oakland Raiders (2014)
DE Ezekiel Ansah - Detroit Lions (2013)
WR Justin Blackmon - Jacksonville Jaguars (2012)
CB Patrick Peterson - Arizona Cardinals (2011)
S Eric Berry - Kansas City Chiefs (2010)
QB Mark Sanchez - New York Jets (2009)
DT Glenn Dorsey - Kansas City Chiefs (2008)
OT Levi Brown - Arizona Cardinals (2007)
LB A.J. Hawk - Green Bay Packers (2006)
RB Carnell Williams - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2005)
S Sean Taylor - Washington Redskins (2004)
CB Terence Newman - Dallas Cowboys (2003)
CB Quentin Jammer - San Diego Chargers (2002)
RB LaDainian Tomlinson - San Diego Chargers (2001)
RB Jamal Lewis - Baltimore Ravens (2000)
RB Ricky Williams - New Orleans Saints (1999)
RB Curtis Enis - Chicago Bears (1998)
CB Bryant Westbrook - Detroit Lions (1997)
DE Cedric Jones - New York Giants (1996)
QB Kerry Collins - Carolina Panthers (1995)
LB Trev Alberts - Indianapolis Colts (1994)
DE John Copeland - Cincinnati Bengals (1993)
CB Terrell Buckley - Green Bay Packers (1992)
CB Todd Lyght - Los Angeles Rams (1991)
LB Junior Seau - San Diego Chargers (1990)
CB Deion Sanders - Atlanta Falcons (1989)
DB Rickey Dixon - Cincinnati Bengals (1988)
LB Mike Junkin - Cleveland Browns (1987)
LB Anthony Bell - St. Louis Cardinals (1986)
LB Duane Bickett - Indianapolis Colts (1985)
DT Bill Maas - Kansas City Chiefs (1984)
LB Billy Ray Smith - San Diego Chargers (1983)
QB Jim McMahon - Chicago Bears (1982)
LB E.J. Junior - St. Louis Cardinals (1981)
RB Curtis Dickey - Baltimore Colts (1980)
WR Jerry Butler - Buffalo Bills (1979)
RB Terry Miller - Buffalo Bills (1978)
DE Gary Jeter - New York Giants (1977)
CB Mike Haynes - New England Patriots (1976)
DE Mack Mitchell - Cleveland Browns (1975)
DT John Dutton - Baltimore Colts (1974)
DT Dave Butz - St. Louis Cardinals (1973)
TE Riley Odoms - Denver Broncos (1972)
DE Richard Harris - Originally drafted by Philadelphia Eagles (1971)
DE Al Cowlings - Buffalo Bills (1970)
QB Greg Cook - Cincinnati Bengals (1969)
LB Fred Carr - Green Bay Packers (1968)
LB George Webster - Houston Oilers (1967)
G John Niland - Dallas Cowboys (1966)
QB Craig Morton - Dallas Cowboys (1965)
QB Pete Beathard - Detroit Lions (1964)
OT Bob Vogel - Baltimore Colts (1963)
RB Bob Ferguson - Pittsburgh Steelers (1962)
TE Mike Ditka - Chicago Bears (1961)
RB Tom Moore - Green Bay Packers (1960)
DB Dave Baker - San Francisco 49ers (1959)
WR Jim Phillips - Originally drafted by Los Angeles Rams (1958)
QB Len Dawson - Pittsburgh Steelers (1957)
DB Art Davis - Pittsburgh Steelers (1956)
LB Tom Bettis - Green Bay Packers (1955)
QB Cotton Davidson - Baltimore Colts (1954)
QB Ted Marchibroda - Pittsburgh Steelers (1953)
B Johnny Bright - Philadelphia Eagles (1952)
DT Bob Gain - Green Bay Packers (1951)
C Joe Watson - Detroit Lions (1950)
QB Stan Heath - Green Bay Packers (1949)
C Vaughn Mancha - Boston Yanks (1948)
E Hub Bechtol - Pittsburgh Steelers (1947)
T George Connor - New York Giants (1946)
WR Elroy Hirsch - Cleveland Rams (1945)
HB Steve Van Buren - Philadelphia Eagles (1944)
HB Mike Holovak - Cleveland Rams (1943)
HB Bob Westfall - Detroit Lions (1942)
HB Jim Thomason - Detroit Lions (1941)
HB Olie Cordill - Cleveland Rams (1940)
HB Bob MacLeod - Brooklyn Dodgers (1939)
HB Jack Robbins - Chicago Cardinals (1938)
C Mike Basrak - Pittsburgh Pirates (1937)
HB Jimmy Lawrence - Chicago Cardinals (1936)
Pick at No. 5: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Height: 6-foot-0 | Weight: 212 pounds
2025 Stats: 12 games, 199 rush attempts for 1,372 yards (6.9 avg.) and 19 touchdowns; 27 receptions for 280 yards and three touchdowns
Accolades: Unanimous All-American (2025), Doak Walker Award (2025)
"WR Jordyn Tyson, DS Caleb Downs, and OT Francis Mauigoa are the other three names linked to the Giants, but they cash in on the opportunity to draft the No. 1 player on my board—as well as many NFL teams' boards—at pick no. 5. They pair Love with Cam Skattebo (and Tyrone Tracy Jr.) in the backfield, complementing running styles and skill sets alongside second-year QB Jaxson Dart."
Pick at No. 10: 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)
"Caleb Downs and Vega Ioane could be in play here, but Mauigoa has been linked to the Giants for a while, and this would be great value to land a player many scouts believe is the top offensive lineman in the draft."
View photos of every player selected with the 10th overall pick since the first draft in 1936.
OL Francis Mauigoa - New York Giants (2026)
TE Colston Loveland - Chicago Bears (2025)
QB J.J. McCarthy - Minnesota Vikings (2024)
T Darnell Wright - Chicago Bears (2023)
WR Garrett Wilson - New York Jets (2022)
WR DeVonta Smith - Philadelphia Eagles (2021)
OT Jedrick Wills Jr. - Cleveland Browns (2020)
LB Devin Bush - Pittsburgh Steelers (2019)
QB Josh Rosen - Arizona Cardinals (2018)
QB Patrick Mahomes - Kansas City Chiefs (2017)
CB Eli Apple - New York Giants (2016)
RB Todd Gurley II - St. Louis Rams (2015)
TE Eric Ebron - Detroit Lions (2014)
G Chance Warmack - Tennessee Titans (2013)
CB Stephon Gilmore - Buffalo Bills (2012)
QB Blaine Gabbert - Jacksonville Jaguars (2011)
DT Tyson Alualu - Jacksonville Jaguars (2010)
WR Michael Crabtree - San Francisco 49ers (2009)
LB Jerod Mayo - New England Patriots (2008)
DT Amobi Okoye - Houston Texans (2007)
QB Matt Leinart - Arizona Cardinals (2006)
WR Mike Williams - Detroit Lions (2005)
CB Dunta Robinson - Houston Texans (2004)
LB Terrell Suggs - Baltimore Ravens (2003)
OT Levi Jones - Cincinnati Bengals (2002)
DE Jamal Reynolds - Green Bay Packers (2001)
WR Travis Taylor - Baltimore Ravens (2000)
CB Chris McAlister - Baltimore Ravens (1999)
DB Duane Starks - Baltimore Ravens (1998)
G Chris Naeole - New Orleans Saints (1997)
OT Willie Anderson - Cincinnati Bengals (1996)
WR J.J. Stokes - San Francisco 49ers (1995)
LB Jamir Miller - Arizona Cardinals (1994)
RB Jerome Bettis - Los Angeles Rams (1993)
OT Ray Roberts - Seattle Seahawks (1992)
WR Herman Moore - Detroit Lions (1991)
DE Ray Agnew - New England Patriots (1990)
LB Eric Hill - Phoenix Cardinals (1989)
OT Eric Moore - New York Giants (1988)
DB Rod Woodson - Pittsburgh Steelers (1987)
RB Keith Byars - Philadelphia Eagles (1986)
WR Al Toon - New York Jets (1985)
DB Russell Carter - New York Jets (1984)
DB Terry Kinard - New York Giants (1983)
RB Marcus Allen - Los Angeles Raiders (1982)
WR David Verser - Cincinnati Bengals (1981)
DE Jacob Green - Seattle Seahawks (1980)
OT Keith Dorney - Detroit Lions (1979)
OT Gordon King - New York Giants (1978)
DB Gary Green - Kansas City Chiefs (1977)
DB James Hunter - Detroit Lions (1976)
DT Jimmy Webb - San Francisco 49ers (1975)
DT Bill Sandifer - San Francisco 49ers (1974)
DT Joe Ehrmann - Baltimore Colts (1973)
LB Jeff Siemon - Minnesota Vikings (1972)
LB Isiah Robertson - Los Angeles Rams (1971)
WR Ken Burrough - Originally drafted by New Orleans Saints (1970)
WR Jim Seymour - Los Angeles Rams (1969)
OT Mike Taylor - Pittsburgh Steelers (1968)
DE Loyd Phillips - Chicago Bears (1967)
OT Francis Peay New York Giants (1966)
WR Larry Elkins - Green Bay Packers (1965)
DB Paul Martha - Pittsburgh Steelers (1964)
G Rufus Guthrie - Los Angeles Rams (1963)
QB John Hadl - Originally drafted by Detroit Lions (1962)
E Bob Crespino - Originally drafted by Cleveland Browns (1961)
T Ron Mix - Originally drafted by Baltimore Colts (1960)
QB Lee Grosscup - New York Giants (1959)
DT Alex Karras - Detroit Lions (1958)
LB Jerry Tubbs - Chicago Cardinals (1957)
E Menan (Tex) Schriewer - Chicago Bears (1956)
DB Dick Moegle - San Francisco 49ers (1955)
C Ed Beatty - Los Angeles Rams (1954)
LB Tom Stolhandske - San Francisco 49ers (1953)
DB Bert Rechichar - Cleveland Browns (1952)
B Billy Stone - Chicago Bears (1951)
FB Fred Morrison - Chicago Bears (1950)
T Bill Fischer (72) - Chicago Cardinals
DE Max Bumgardner - Chicago Bears (1948)
HB Vic Schwall - New York Giants (1947)
HB Emil Sitko - Los Angeles Rams (1946)
QB Elmer Barbour - New York Giants (1945)
B Johnny Podesto - Pittsburgh Steelers (1944)
HB Jack Jenkins - Washington Redskins (1943)
QB Frankie Albert - Chicago Bears (1942)
B Forest Evashevski - Washington Redskins (1941)
HB Grenny Lansdell - New York Giants (1940)
HB Walt Nielsen - New York Giants (1939)
B Joe Gray - Chicago Bears (1938)
HB Johnny Drake - Cleveland Rams (1937)
B John McCauley - Philadelphia Eagles (1936)
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