Dane Brugler's 7-round mock draft
We are now just days away from Super Bowl LX, which means the entire NFL world will soon turn its attention towards the offseason.
Many in the media have already begun to do so. The Athletic's Dane Brugler recently came out with a 7-round, Giants-only mock draft, where he projected players to the Giants with each of the team's seven selections.
It's important to note that the full draft order beyond the 30th overall pick in the first round is not yet finalized. The draft slot for the Giants' Day 3 picks in this mock draft are projections.
Here are the players Brugler predicted to the Giants in his 7-round mock draft, along with the draft analyst's commentary on each prospect.
Pick at No. 5: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Analysis: "Not everyone will be on board with drafting a safety this early, but Downs isn't a typical safety. He sees the field like a chessboard and plays with the instincts and competitive toughness that impact the game in substantial ways."
Pick at No. 37: Chase Bisontis, G, Texas
Analysis: "Bisontis is an athletic mover with the physicality and competitive toughness that fit what the Giants want on the offensive line."
Pick at No. 105: Bryce Boettcher, LB, Oregon
Analysis: "Fast and physical on every snap, Boettcher plays linebacker with the range and awareness that made him a gold-glove center fielder on the Oregon baseball team."
Pick at No.143: Rayshaun Benny, DT, Michigan
Analysis: "Benny isn't proven as a pass rusher, but his physicality and quickness as a run defender will make him a valuable part of a defensive-line rotation."
Pick at No. 184: Colbie Young, WR, Georgia
Analysis: "A big-framed wideout with fluid strides, Young has a basketball background with the graceful body control to win in contested situations."
Pick at No. 190: TJ Hall, CB, Iowa
Analysis: "Hall is still raw in areas, but he is ascending in the right direction in terms of feeling routes and using his size to position himself in coverage."
Pick at No. 191: Jager Burton, IOL, Kentucky
Analysis: "With experience at both guard spots and center, Burton is big (nicknamed "Moose") and athletic; he has yet to play his best ball."
View photos of every NFL player selected with the fifth overall pick since the first draft in 1936.
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)
The football world gathered for "NFL Honors" at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.
New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter (51) walks on the red carpet prior to the NFL Honors awards show on Thursday, February 5, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Kathryn Riley/NFL)
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