One month to go.
The 2026 NFL Draft is set to kick off April 23 in Pittsburgh. The Giants, who have been busy with a series of signings and re-signings in free agency, will operate with seven total picks. Their draft capital includes the No. 5 overall choice and three selections in the sixth round.
2026 New York Giants Draft Picks
- Round 1 – No. 5
- Round 2 – No. 37
- Round 4 – No. 105
- Round 5 – No. 145
- Round 6 – No. 186
- Round 6 – No. 192 (from MIA)
- Round 6 – No. 193 (from DAL)
Below is a look at the latest projections for what the Giants could do with the No. 5 overall draft pick.
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Patrick Ricard
T Jermaine Eluemunor (72)
Darnell Mooney
Isaiah Likely
ILB Micah McFadden (41)
K Jason Sanders
Jason Pinnock
Tremaine Edmunds
Ar'Darius Washington
G Aaron Stinnie (64)
Patrick Ricard
OLB Zaire Barnes (46)
Jason Pinnock
T Jermaine Eluemunor (72)
Isaiah Likely
OL Joshua Ezeudu (75)
ILB Micah McFadden (41)
K Jason Sanders
Elijah Campbell
Tremaine Edmunds
Isaiah Likely
Patrick Ricard
Isaiah Likely
Greg Newsome II
Tremaine Edmunds
K Jason Sanders
Tremaine Edmunds
K Jason Sanders
Ar'Darius Washington
T Jermaine Eluemunor (72)
G Aaron Stinnie (64)
Isaiah Likely
Tremaine Edmunds
Greg Newsome II
Darnell Mooney
Patrick Ricard
T Jermaine Eluemunor (72)
OLB Zaire Barnes (46)
Elijah Campbell
Ar'Darius Washington
Tremaine Edmunds
Patrick Ricard
Ar'Darius Washington
Greg Newsome II
Patrick Ricard
Isaiah Likely
Jason Pinnock
Pick: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Analysis: "Styles would be a monster playing behind the Giants' dynamic front line."
Pick: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Analysis: "He's a complete football player, and New York should have no hesitation in taking him here (highest draft slot for a safety since Eric Berry in 2010)."
Pick: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Analysis: "For much of the season and pre-draft process, I felt like I had to convince doubters of why Styles deserved to be a top-10 pick. After his workout in Indianapolis, the skeptics have disappeared. But it wasn't just what Styles did on the field, which prompted a standing ovation when he walked into one team's interview room. His interviews with NFL teams were 'phenomenal,' according to a team source."
Pick: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Analysis: "I went back and forth between Ohio State teammates Styles and Caleb Downs here, as both make sense to me. Styles is the more physically gifted of the two and could be a Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate at Will linebacker."
Pick: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Analysis: "Downs' IQ, communication skills and playmaking potential could significantly boost a Giants defense that doesn't lack talent."
Pick: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
Analysis: "The Giants take a swing on a high-upside cornerback who missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from an ACL tear."
Pick: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Analysis: "Tate's tape reminds me of Justin Jefferson at LSU, and he enters the league with a similar body type and skill set."
Pick: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Analysis: "A busy start to free agency for the Giants included inking former Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to a three-year deal. This pick for me ultimately came down to Downs and his college teammate Sonny Styles, but adding Edmunds reduced the need for a linebacker at this spot. Downs' three-year run in college, handling all sorts of responsibilities and communication, reinforces why his upside could be so significant for New York's defense."
Pick: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Analysis: "He is the type of player John Harbaugh loves in the middle of his defense. He has the speed to chase down plays behind a good defensive line. It fits."
Pick: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Analysis: "Styles' tape is outstanding. His combine performance was off the charts. The Giants cannot pass on his talent."
Pick: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Analysis: "Is Downs the best defender in this draft? Arguably. Can he play exceptionally in the slot, box or center field − a skill set Kyle Hamilton provided new coach John Harbaugh in Baltimore? Yep. Yet Downs' ability to anticipate and read the field could really render him a professional game changer at a position that normally isn't drafted this highly."
Pick: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Analysis: "Positional value be damned, Caleb Downs would be a perfect fit for the Giants here. New head coach John Harbaugh saw firsthand the impact a hybrid defensive back like Kyle Hamilton had on his defense in Baltimore, and Downs has the potential to provide that same type of influence in New York. He's an incredibly instinctive player who can thrive anywhere on the field. Downs also brings the kind of leadership and football IQ that should earn him a captain's role sooner rather than later, making him a foundational piece for this Giants defense. He reportedly knocked it out of the park in all his team interviews at the NFL Combine, too."
Pick: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Analysis: "The last time an off-ball linebacker was picked in the top five was 2019, when the Buccaneers took Devin White. So while it's rare, Styles' skill set pairs really well with the defense coach John Harbaugh will likely bring to the Giants. Styles dazzled at the combine and can be the boisterous presence that Harbaugh's Ravens teams often had at middle linebacker. The 6-foot-5, 243-pound defender is a converted safety who has the intangibles and potential to wear the green dot right away as a rookie."
NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his third ranking of the top 50 prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft.
No. 50 Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
No. 49 Chase Bisontis, IOL, Texas A&M
No. 48 Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
No. 47 Keionte Scott, CB, Miami
No. 46 R Mason Thomas, Edge, Oklahoma
No. 45 Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
No. 44 Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
No. 43 Malachi Lawrence, Edge, UCF
No. 42 Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
No. 41 Zion Young, Edge, Missouri
No. 40 Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
No. 39 Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
No. 38 Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
No. 37 Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
No. 36 Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
No. 35 Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
No. 34 Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech
No. 33 KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
No. 32 Keldric Faulk, Edge, Auburn
No. 31 Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
No. 30 Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
No. 29 Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
No. 28 Cashius Howell, Edge, Texas A&M
No. 27 T.J. Parker, Edge, Clemson
No. 26 CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
No. 25 Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
No. 24 Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
No. 23 Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
No. 22 Akheem Mesidor, Edge, Miami
No. 21 Jordan Tyson, WR, Arizona State
No. 20 Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
No. 19 Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
No. 18 Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
No. 17 Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
No. 16 Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
No. 15 Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
No. 14 Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
No. 13 Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
No. 12 Olaivavega Ioane, IOL, Penn State
No. 11 Makai Lemon, WR, USC
No. 10 Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
No. 9 Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
No. 8 Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
No. 7 Rueben Bain Jr., Edge, Miami
No. 6 Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
No. 5 Arvell Reese, Edge, Ohio State
No. 4 David Bailey, Edge, Texas Tech
No. 3 Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
No. 2 Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
No. 1 Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
Pick: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Analysis: "Developing and protecting quarterback Jaxson Dart should be a top priority for new head coach John Harbaugh. Fano produced a position-best 92.0 PFF overall grade over the past two seasons and would slot in seamlessly as the Giants' right tackle opposite of Andrew Thomas."
Pick: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Analysis: "The Giants have been stacking defensive talent the past two offseasons, and there's no better cherry on top than selecting the top defender in the class, Caleb Downs."
Pick: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Analysis: "The Giants added another solid pass-catching option with the signing of Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely, but they still need another legit wide receiver opposite Malik Nabers. Carnell Tate is the safest wide receiver in the draft based on measurements and traits. He produced a nation-leading six receiving touchdowns of 30 or more air yards in 2025. He'll help further quarterback Jaxson Dart's growth in 2026."
Pick: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Analysis: "There are length concerns here. As was the case with Will Campbell last season, however, Fano's athleticism and hand speed are top-notch. Length is important, but it's not everything."
Pick: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Analysis: "Tate had an opportunity to grab the WR1 title by the horns since both Jordyn Tyson and Makai Lemon did not do any athletic testing at the combine, but he came up short with a 4.53-second 40-yard dash. That doesn't hurt his stock, in my opinion, but it keeps him in the conversation with the other three. Still, his range likely starts here at No. 5 to give Jaxson Dart two legitimate deep-threat receivers in 2026."
Pick: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
Analysis: "McCoy tore his ACL in January 2025 (he missed all of last season), so we'll have to see how his medical evaluations turn out during the draft process (including at the NFL Scouting Combine). But my model loves his potential and upside: He has the highest rating for a true press corner in this year's class. Also, at just 20 years old, he's two years younger than my No. 2 rated corner, Mansoor Delane."
Pick: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Analysis: "Styles could be the cherry on top of a budding front seven. He's one of the best off-ball linebacker athletes to come out in recent years, boasting a massive frame and cornerback-like movement skills."
Pick: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Analysis: "In a quirky draft where one, maybe two QBs go in Round 1, and the board is littered with really good football players, we could see an off-ball linebacker and a safety go in the top five. History says that's crazy talk, but both Styles and Downs will immediately make their football teams better."
Pick: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Analysis: "Do they adjust their plans to add what could be the best player available, who would also be an asset to young quarterback Jaxson Dart?"
Pick: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
Analysis: "Whether it be at right tackle (where he's started the last three seasons) or guard, Mauigoa puts more help in front of Jaxson Dart. His play strength and anchor stood out in 2025, where his improvement in pass protection was notable. Wide receiver could be in play here for the Giants, but if they bring back Wan'Dale Robinson they can address that position later in the draft."
Pick: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Analysis: "Spencer Fano plays with good technique and excellent feet, and I believe he can handle either tackle spot. He didn't allow a sack this season and gave up only six hurries. His best days are still ahead, but I like his power at the point, his ability to move people in the run game and the athleticism to pull and clear defenders at the second level."
Pick: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
Analysis: "The Giants could go in any number of directions at this spot, but it'd be tough to argue with a decision to bolster the trenches. Mauigoa can drop in as the bookend for left tackle Andrew Thomas, giving New York a tough and physical blocker who can upgrade the run game while protecting Jaxson Dart."
Pick: Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami
Analysis: "John Harbaugh and the Giants are tasked with investing in Jaxson Dart's development this offseason."
Pick: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Analysis: "The New York Giants drafted Jaxson Dart in the first round last year, and as a rookie, he showed some promise that should have the front office optimistic about what he could develop into. But if they want Dart to take the same steps that Caleb Williams and Drake Maye took in their sophomore years, they are going to need to upgrade the receiver room and give him another weapon, especially with Malik Nabers recovering from an ACL injury. So in this spot, the Giants decide to go with Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson."
Pick: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Analysis: "It's still possible John Harbaugh goes for a defensive back like Caleb Downs, mirroring his selections while in Baltimore. An explosive playmaker like Love might be too good to pass up, though, as defenses will need to stay in their gaps on run plays and securely tackle in the open field to prevent the former Notre Dame star from breaking away for big gains."
Pick: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Analysis: "The Giants' free-agency signing of linebacker Tremaine Edmunds doesn't dampen their chances of targeting Styles, in my opinion. He missed just 2.2% of his tackle attempts and earned 85.0-plus PFF grades in coverage and run defense this past season, ranking second among nearly 200 qualifying draft-eligible linebackers."
Pick: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Analysis: "Jaxson Dart needs to protect himself from unnecessary carnage, but the Giants must do everything in their power to maintain a clean pocket."
Pick: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
Analysis: "Mauigoa would be an immediate starter on the right side after recording an excellent 87.0 PFF pass-blocking grade in 2025."
Pick: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Analysis: "It's so hard to find off-ball linebackers who can do the things he can."
Pick: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Analysis: "This pick might be a shocker, but there is a strand of logic to follow here: namely, John Harbaugh and Greg Roman getting back together in New York. Matt Nagy will be calling plays, but Roman is with the Giants as a senior offensive assistant and Harbaugh has thoroughly demonstrated a desire to be a good running team through almost his entire Baltimore tenure."
Pick: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Analysis: "Downs may have dropped a little after choosing not to work out at the Combine in relation to his former Buckeyes back seven teammates Reese and Sonny Styles going off on the field. The Giants still should be eyeing him in the top five to give them a dynamic complement to Jevon Holland."
Pick: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
Analysis: "Giving quarterback Jaxson Dart more time in the pocket, leading to fewer scrambles, will help keep him healthy and aid in his development. The 6-foot-5 and 329-pound Mauigoa is a heavy presence up front who will clear holes in the running game and help protect Dart. Mauigoa allowed only two sacks, four quarterback hits and nine hurries on his 557 pass-blocking snaps in 2025. He could be a nice addition to Dart's array of personal protectors, and he's open to playing guard or tackle."
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)
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