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18) Who are the rookies to know this season?
John Schmeelk: The Giants have four rookies that could all make a pretty quick impact on this year's team. First-round picks Francis Mauigoa and Arvell Reese are both likely Week 1 starters. Mauigoa will plug in at right guard and should provide the type of mauling attitude John Harbaugh wants from his linemen. Reese will likely start next to Tremaine Edmunds, using his length and power versus the run on early downs, his wingspan and athleticism to cover, and also contribute as a blitzer or on the edge on passing downs. Both have the talent to be true impact players very quickly.
Colton Hood, a second-round pick, will compete over the summer for playing time as an outside cornerback with Greg Newsome II and Deonte Banks. He wants to press wide receivers and be physical near the line of scrimmage. Third-round pick Malachi Fields will also compete for playing time as an outside wide receiver. At 6-4 1/2 and 217 pounds, he is the team's biggest wide receiver and should be able to win down the field. He has already made a handful of incredible catches, some one-handed, during spring practice.
There's a chance sixth-round picks Jack Kelly, J.C. Davis, and Bobby Jamison-Travis could also contribute. Jamison-Travis has the best shot as a non-special teams contributor since he is an older player (25 years old) and showed the ability to stop the run in college. The Giants will have an open competition at defensive tackle this summer to fill out the depth chart.
I also want to shout out one undrafted free agent: kicker Dominic Zvada. He was more consistent as the spring went on and has a big leg that should allow him to make kicks deeper than 60 yards. He will compete with Ben Sauls for the spot.
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View photos of the collegiate careers of every member of the New York Giants' 2026 Draft Class.
Round 1, Pick 5 - Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
Round 1, Pick 10 - Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami
Round 2, Pick 37 - Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
Round 3, Pick 74 - Malachi FIelds, WR, Notre Dame
Round 6, Pick No. 186 - Bobby Jamison-Travis, DL, Auburn
Round 6, Pick No. 192 - J.C. Davis, OL, Illinois
Round 6, Pick No. 193 - Jack Kelly, LB, BYU
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese plays against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Arvell Reese sacks Wisconsin's Hunter Simmons during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese plays against Minnesota during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese plays against Grambling State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Washington running back Jonah Coleman (1) is tackled by Ohio State defensive end Caden Curry (92) and Arvell Reese (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese plays against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese (8) looks on during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese, top, sacks Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese plays against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese plays against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese drops back to defend against Miami during the first half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
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 (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 (61) protects the pocket during an NCAA football game on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 in Miami. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
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) 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) 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) 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 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 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) 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)
KNOXVILLE, TN - November 29, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kyndall Williams/Tennessee Athletics
TUSCALOOSA, AL - October 18, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - November 15, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the New Mexico State Aggies and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
GAINESVILLE, FL - November 22, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Florida Gators and the Tennessee Volunteers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - November 15, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the New Mexico State Aggies and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Elliot Walker/Tennessee Athletics
TUSCALOOSA, AL - October 18, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
TUSCALOOSA, AL - October 18, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - October 11, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
STARKVILLE, MS - September 27, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, MS. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
ATLANTA, GA - August 30, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the Aflac Kickoff game between the Syracuse Orange and the Tennessee Volunteers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - October 11, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
ATLANTA, GA - August 30, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the Aflac Kickoff game between the Syracuse Orange and the Tennessee Volunteers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - September 13, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers before the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
STARKVILLE, MS - September 27, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, MS. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
STARKVILLE, MS - September 27, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, MS. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - September 13, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) makes a catch for a touchdown with Pittsburgh defensive back Shawn Lee Jr. (28) defending during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) hauls in a pass from quarterback CJ Carr with Pittsburgh defensive back Rashad Battle (15) defending during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) makes a catch for a touchdown over Pittsburgh defensive back Shawn Lee Jr. (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) hauls in a pass from quarterback CJ Carr as Pittsburgh defensive back Rashad Battle (15) defending during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) celebrates after scoring on a pass from quarterback CJ Carr during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) makes a tough catch during an NCAA football game on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 in Miami. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields celebrates while doing a back flip in the end zone after scoring a touchdown on a 66-yard pass during the first quarter of an NCAA football game against Purdue, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Boise State, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
American Team wide receiver Malachi Fields (0), of Notre Dame, runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Boise State, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) stumbles over Boston College defensive back Carter Davis (7) while running for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) makes a catch for a touchdown with Pittsburgh defensive back Shawn Lee Jr. (28) defending during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields celebrates by doing a back flip in the end zone after scoring a touchdown on a 66-yard pass during the first quarter of an NCAA football game against Purdue, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) catches a 66 yard touchdown pass against Purdue's Tony Grimes (0) during the first quarter of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
American Team wide receiver Malachi Fields (0), of Notre Dame, runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) celebrates with coaches and players after catching a 66 yard touchdown pass during the first quarter of an NCAA football game against Purdue, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) dives forward for extra yards against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields, center, runs as Miami defensive back Keionte Scott (0) and defensive back Xavier Lucas (6) defend during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields catches a 66 yard touchdown pass during the first quarter of an NCAA football game against Purdue, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Auburn defensive lineman Bobby Jamison-Travis (17) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Auburn defensive lineman Bobby Jamison-Travis (17) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Auburn defensive lineman Bobby Jamison-Travis (17) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Auburn defensive lineman Bobby Jamison-Travis (17) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Illinois offensive lineman J.C. Davis (74) blocks against South Carolina edge Dylan Stewart (6) during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - October 4, 2025 - Offensive Lineman J.C. Davis (#74) during the game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN. Photo by Pat Pierson/Fighting Illini
Illinois offensive lineman Josh Gesky (73) and offensive lineman J.C. Davis (74) set up to block against South Carolina during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - October 4, 2025 - Offensive Lineman J.C. Davis (#74) during the game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Photo by Aaron Quinn/Fighting Illini
Illinois offensive lineman J.C. Davis (74) blocks against South Carolina edge Dylan Stewart (6) during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
CHICAGO, IL - November 30, 2024 - Photos taken during the game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Wrigley Field in Chicago,IL. (Photo By Quinten Truitt/Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - November 16, 2024 - Photos taken during the game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium in Champaign,IL. (Photo By Aaron Quinn/Illinois Athletics)
PISCATAWAY, NJ - November 23, 2024 - Photos taken during the game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Illinois Fighting Illini at SHI Stadium in Piscataway,NJ. (Photo By Patrick Pierson/Illinois Athletics)
Illinois running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman J.C. Davis (74) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - November 16, 2024 - Photos taken during the game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium in Champaign,IL. (Photo By Patrick Pierson/Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - November 16, 2024 - Photos taken during the game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium in Champaign,IL. (Photo By Aaron Quinn/Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - November 16, 2024 - Photos taken during the game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium in Champaign,IL. (Photo By Patrick Pierson/Illinois Athletics)
CHICAGO, IL - November 30, 2024 - Photos taken during the game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Wrigley Field in Chicago,IL. (Photo By Quinten Truitt/Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - October 12, 2024 - Photos taken during the game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium in Champaign,IL. (Photo By Patrick Pierson/Illinois Athletics)
BYU linebacker Jack Kelly (17) looks on during the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game between Texas Tech and BYU Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Brigham Young linebacker Jack Kelly, left, tackles Colorado wide receiver Dre'lon Miller in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
BYU linebacker Jack Kelly (17) tackles West Virginia running back Diore Hubbard (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)
BYU linebacker Jack Kelly (17) gestures to the crowd during the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
BYU linebacker Jack Kelly tackles Stanford running back Micah Ford at the goal line during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday Sept. 6, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Jeffrey D. Allred)
BYU linebacker Jack Kelly (17) roams the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game, against Utah Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
BYU linebacker Jack Kelly (17) gestures during the second half of an NCAA college football game, against Utah Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
From left, BYU linebacker Jack Kelly (17), defensive lineman Tausili Akana (13), safety Faletau Satuala (11) and linebacker Siale Esera (54) celebrate as they run off the field after a turn over on downs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
BYU linebacker Jack Kelly (17) looks on during the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game between Texas Tech and BYU Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Stanford wide receiver Marcus Brown, left, is tackled in the end zone for a safety by Brigham Young safety Faletau Satuala, bottom, and linebacker Jack Kelly, right, during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)
Stanford quarterback Ben Gulbranson (15) fumbles the football as he is sacked by Brigham Young linebacker Jack Kelly (17) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)
BYU linebacker Jack Kelly (17) calls out signal during the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
BYU linebacker Jack Kelly (17) looks on during the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game between Texas Tech and BYU Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Stanford quarterback Ben Gulbranson (15) fumbles the football as he is hit by Brigham Young linebacker Jack Kelly (17) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)
Giants announce 2026 open training camp dates
New York Giants 2026 Training Camp, presented by Ford, will be held at The Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia and will feature six practices free and open to the public.
