Breaking down Daniel Jeremiah's top 50 draft prospect rankings
Well folks, it's that time of year again.
Soon after releasing his first mock draft of the year, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah has now published his initial top 50 draft prospect rankings.
The Giants currently hold the No. 5 and No. 37 picks in this year's draft, meaning they could eventually land a couple of players in Jeremiah's top 50.
Here are the top 10 players in Jeremiah's initial rankings, along with commentary from the draft analyst.
1. Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
"Mendoza is a very accurate thrower with excellent size, toughness and enough athleticism... His size, arm talent and competitive nature remind me of Matt Ryan coming out of Boston College."
2. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
"Love is a dynamic weapon as a runner and receiver... Overall, Love is a home run hitter and will immediately expand the playbook for his drafting team."
3. Arvell Reese, Edge, Ohio State
"Reese is a fluid and explosive athlete. Ohio State used him as a chess piece on defense. He aligned off the ball at linebacker, on the edge as a rusher and occasionally was deployed as a QB spy. He projects best as an edge rusher at the next level... Overall, Reese reminds me a lot of 2025 first-round pick Jalon Walker."
4. David Bailey, Edge, Texas Tech
"Bailey is an ultra-explosive edge rusher with outstanding production. He operated out of both a two-point and four-point stance in Texas Tech's scheme... Overall, Bailey has areas to address, but his ability to create short corners to the passer is exceptional."
5. Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
"Styles is a tall, long and rangy linebacker prospect. He made a smooth transition from safety to linebacker during his college career... Styles' performance in the Big Ten title game against Indiana answered any questions about his game, as he was the best defender on the field in that matchup. He reminds me of Fred Warner as a player."
6. Rueben Bain Jr., Edge, Miami
"Bain is a thick, square edge rusher with short arms. His game tape is littered with disruption, destruction and dominance... Overall, he might lack ideal speed and length, but those shortcomings haven't stopped him from taking over big games in key moments. His drafting team is adding a certified junkyard dog, similar to former Eagle Trent Cole."
7. Makai Lemon, WR, USC
"Lemon is one of my favorite players in this draft. He is a wideout with a running back's body and a linebacker's temperament. He is at his best working in the slot... Overall, Lemon is going to draw a lot of comparisons to Amon-Ra St. Brown, and they are warranted."
8. Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
"Delane is one of the most consistent players in this draft class. He makes everything look easy in coverage as a corner who is extremely loose and fluid in his change of direction... Overall, Delane has the tools to match up with every style of receiver. He can run with the vertical weapons and play physical with the bigger ones."
9. Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
"Tate is a tall, long wideout with outstanding play speed and production... Overall, Tate should provide an immediate impact in the vertical passing game."
10. Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
"Downs is a versatile safety prospect with outstanding instincts and intangibles. He moved around in Ohio State's scheme but primarily lined up underneath as a nickel, strong safety or nickel 'backer. Overall, Downs lacks "wow" traits, but he's a plug-and-play starter who makes others better around him."
NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his first ranking of the top 50 prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft.
No. 50 Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
No. 49 Chase Bisontis, IOL, Texas A&M
No. 48 Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
No. 47 Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati
No. 46 Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma
No. 45 Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
No. 44 Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
No. 43 Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
No. 42 Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
No. 41 Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
No. 40 Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
No. 39 Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
No. 38 T.J. Parker, Edge, Clemson
No. 37 Christen Miller, DT, Georgia
No. 36 Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
No. 35 R Mason Thomas, Edge, Oklahoma
No. 34 Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
No. 33 Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
No. 32 KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
No. 31 Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
No. 30 Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
No. 29 Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
No. 28 Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
No. 27 Keldric Faulk, Edge, Auburn
No. 26 Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech
No. 25 Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
No. 24 Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
No. 23 Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
No. 22 CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
No. 21 Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
No. 20 Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
No. 19 Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
No. 18 Akheem Mesidor, Edge, Miami
No. 17 Cashius Howell, Edge, Texas A&M
No. 16 Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
No. 15 Jordan Tyson, WR, Arizona State
No. 14 Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
No. 13 Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
No. 12 Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
No. 11 Olaivavega Ioane, IOL, Penn State
No. 10 Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
No. 9 Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
No. 8 Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
No. 7 Makai Lemon, WR, USC
No. 6 Rueben Bain Jr., Edge, Miami
No. 5 Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
No. 4 David Bailey, Edge, Texas Tech
No. 3 Arvell Reese, Edge, Ohio State
No. 2 Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
No. 1 Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
View photos of Giants participating in the Senior Bowl before being drafted.
National team defensive lineman Darius Alexander of Toledo (9) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz of Minnesota (74) during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American defensive back Andru Phillips of Kentucky (0) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Mississippi (2) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team offensive lineman Marcus Mbow of Purdue (63) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team offensive lineman Aireontae Ersery of Minnesota (69) and offensive lineman Marcus Mbow of Purdue (63) run through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American Team tight end Daniel Bellinger of San Diego State runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American Team tight end Daniel Bellinger of San Diego State runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz of Minnesota (74) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz of Minnesota (74) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz of Minnesota (74) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz of Minnesota (74) during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team defensive lineman Darius Alexander (9), of Toledo, takes the field before the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz of Minnesota (74) during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team defensive lineman Darius Alexander of Toledo (9) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National tight end Theo Johnson of Penn State (84) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National tight end Theo Johnson of Penn State (84) during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss (2) throws a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team tight end Thomas Fidone II of Nebraska (85) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team defensive lineman Darius Alexander of Toledo (9) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss (2) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss (2) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss (2) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team defensive lineman Darius Alexander of Toledo (9) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Mississippi throws a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team offensive lineman Marcus Mbow of Purdue (63) during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Mississippi (2) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart (2), of Mississippi, during warmups for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team offensive lineman Marcus Mbow of Purdue (63) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Mississippi (2) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team tight end Thomas Fidone II of Nebraska (85) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart, left, of Mississippi, escapes pressure from National team defensive lineman Landon Jackson (40), of Arkansas, during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss (2) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart, center, of Mississippi, throws a pass during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game against the National team Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart (2), of Mississippi, during warmups for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart (2), of Mississippi, during warmups for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team offensive lineman Marcus Mbow (63), of Purdue, during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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