A new report suggests a different player may have overtaken Caleb Downs and Carnell Tate on the New York Giants' NFL Draft board. And he is a partner of both the players.
Despite their third consecutive losing season, there is new hope for the NY Giants. This is due to the hiring of former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. The one-time Super Bowl winner's resume has given fans reason to believe that better and more competitive days are ahead for Big Blue.
Another reason for fans to be optimistic is that the organization will have premium picks in April's NFL Draft, including the fifth overall selection. That selection has been the source of a lot of speculation over the past month. The NY Giants feel they don't need a QB so they might as well take the best player available. But who could that be, and who is the best fit for the team?
In various mock drafts, Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate is a player often linked to the NY Giants at five. However, over the past few weeks, his teammate, Caleb Downs, has received a lot of discussion as a potential selection as Harbaugh has a history of preferring elite safeties in his defense. However, another Buckeyes star made headlines in New York, especially after an impressive performance at the NFL Combine this week.
Sonny Styles a 'perfect' fit for NY Giants at No. 5 in NFL Draft?
"Sonny Styles has also confirmed that he is the top pick in this year's draft. The Giants are the surefire prospect at No. 5," reports ESPN NY Giants insider Jordan Raanan. "Many people who worked under John Harbaugh in the past see it as a 'perfect' fit."
The Ohio State linebacker looked excellent at the combine on Thursday. Posting a 4.46 40-yard dash and 43.50 vertical jump. Both were the No. 1 ranked linebackers in this year's class. The three-year starter earned first-time All-American honors in 2025 as a key part of the Buckeyes' elite defense last season.
