The Giants.com crew members discuss possible draft directions for Round 2.

John Schmeelk: In the second round, the Giants will have a number of choices at pick 37. Obviously, it is difficult to figure out who will be available at 37, and what the Giants do at No. 5 will impact what they might be interested in with their second-round selection. With that said, the nature of the draft class does dictate where some value might be found at the top of the second round.

This is a deep wide receiver class, and it is very possible that a good player could drop there. Could one from the group of Denzel Boston (Washington), KC Concepcion (Texas A&M) or Omar Cooper (Indiana) get to 37? Do the Giants like a different receiver that high like the reliable Germie Bernard (Alabama), or an upside swing like Ted Hurst (Georgia State)? Day 2 will be filled with wide receivers this year.

There's a good chance a cornerback might be sitting there at pick 37. The second group of outside cornerbacks like Colton Hood (Tennessee), Chris Johnson (San Diego State), or Brandon Cisse (South Carolina) could all be there. Or if the Giants prefer a slot player, might Avieon Terrell (Clemson) be there?

The Giants are in need of help at defensive tackle and there's an array of players with different skillsets they can choose from. Christen Miller (Georgia) is a run-stuffer with some athleticism and upside. Caleb Banks (Florida) is a freak athlete but has injury issues. Could Peter Woods (Clemson) be available in the second round? Might the Giants like a run-stuffer like Kayden McDonald (Ohio State) if he gets there?

Off-ball linebackers CJ Allen (Georgia), Anthony Hill (Texas) and Jacob Rodriguez (Texas Tech) might all be available at 37. Guards Chase Bisontis (Texas A&M) and Emmanuel Pregnon (Oregon) could be options. Might safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (Toledo) get that far?

It's wide open to the point where the Giants should be able to find some value and fill a need.

Dan Salomone: Given their solidified quarterback situation and what they have done in free agency (so far), John Harbaugh said last week that the Giants aren't going to the buffet table (i.e. the draft) hungry. And that's a good position to be in. At the same time, however, he acknowledged the Giants still have needs. "That's going to be a factor," he said at the NFL Annual League Meeting in Phoenix.

So, where are those opportunities to fill them?

Obviously, the No. 5 overall pick will make an impact. Beyond that, the Giants have choices in Round 2 (No. 37), Round 4 (No. 105), Round 5 (No. 145), and three in Round 6 (Nos. 186, 192, 193).

For the sake of this week's topic, we're looking at the second round specifically. Some of the most iconic Giants have been taken in the second round, a list that includes Michael Strahan, Jason Sehorn, Amani Toomer, Tiki Barber, Osi Umenyiora, Chris Snee, and Corey Webster.

What the Giants do (or don't do) here will affect the future for years to come.

Harbaugh said last week that the offensive line is like the rest of the team: "It's a work in progress." So, let's start there.

The Giants currently have an opening at right guard as Greg Van Roten remains a free agent. He is "no longer here" but "not out of the mix," Joe Schoen said. The general manager then said there are always trade options, the draft, and more work to do in free agency.

A few days later, the Giants agreed to terms with offensive lineman Daniel Faalele, pending a physical. Faalele started every game for Baltimore over the last two seasons at right guard.

But Harbaugh is determined to build the best offensive and defensive lines in football, so he won't pass up an opportunity to improve any position.

A good spot to find a mauler is on Day 2, where all three interior offensive linemen to be named first-team All-Pro (Joe Thuney, Creed Humphrey, Quinn Meinerz) in the last two seasons were taken.

Daniel Jeremiah has three interior offensive linemen in his top 50: Penn State's Olaivavega Ioane (No. 11), Utah's Spencer Fano (No. 13 – "probably fits best on the interior for most teams"), and Georgia Tech's Keylan Rutledge (No. 47).

Matt Citak: It has been mentioned already, but whichever player ends up being taken with the Giants' first pick will impact the team's decision at No. 37, as it is unlikely they double up on the same position. Schmeelk went ahead and listed nearly 20 players across every position that might still be considered an area of need, so I'm going to focus on one position group.

The Giants addressed a lot of different areas of the roster in free agency. However, there was not a lot done to boost the defensive line, specifically on the interior. John Harbaugh has talked about wanting to improve the run defense, and some of the additions already made will go a long way in accomplishing that goal. But bringing in another big body to help stuff up run lanes would certainly help what was perhaps the team's biggest weakness in 2025. Now you never want to go into a draft looking to take one particular position at a certain pick. The best way to improve a team during the draft is to simply take the best player available when you get on the clock. Fortunately for the Giants, the best player available at No. 37 could line up with one of their biggest needs.

In Daniel Jeremiah's latest top 50 prospect rankings, the draft analyst listed four different defensive tackles between spots 33 and 42: Ohio State's Kayden McDonald (No. 33), Texas Tech's Lee Hunter (No. 36), Clemson's Peter Woods (No. 37) and Florida's Caleb Banks (No. 42). Of course, these four players don't all have the same exact build or style of play, meaning the Giants could be looking at a "pick your flavor" situation if all are still on the board at No. 37. But chances are one, if not more, of these guys will be gone by the time the Giants get on the clock. McDonald and Hunter were both dominant against the run this past season, while Woods has shown that same level of strong play against the run in 2023 and 2024. Banks' strengths lay more in the pass rush, though, evidenced by his 2024 tape, but he did show the ability to step up in the run game at times while with the Gators.

There are still some intriguing free agent options available at defensive tackle, so it is always possible the Giants decide to go that route in order to improve the interior defensive line. But with two weeks to go until the draft, defensive tackle appears to be in play at No. 37.