The 2026 NFL Draft was already shaping up to be an exciting draft for the New York Giants, where they entered the event with the No. 5 overall pick in the first round. This is the first opportunity for general manager Joe Schoen to adapt the roster to new head coach John Harbaugh.
Still, after the Giants traded three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals in exchange for the 10th overall pick? Giants fans have their eyes set on Thursday night, where New York now has two first-round picks.
Now that the team has the first two picks and eight overall, it's time for updated projections from Nos. 5 to 193 in the 2026 New York Giants mock draft.
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First round, No. 5 overall – Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
A prodigy who is not found anywhere other than the Madden video game, Styles is very attractive to Harbaugh. Stiles and Tremaine Edmunds, a 6-foot-5 athlete capable of running the 40 time in a 4.46-second time, will give the Giants a pair of monstrous linebackers at MetLife.
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First round, No. 10 overall – Jordan Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Chances are, a surprise prospect like Caleb Downs could be available here, if so, the veteran could double the impact on Ohio State's defenders. Still, with Malik Nabors recovering from a season-ending knee injury, it's possible the Giants want to provide their young franchise QB with another high-upside receiver. Tyson has WR1 potential, and if he reaches it, we could see shades of the Bengals duo of Chase and Higgins. It's worth the gamble.
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Second round, No. 37 overall – Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon
Strengthening the offensive line will certainly continue to be a priority for a Giants team that has been very inconsistent so far. Guarding Jackson Dart is a must, and while Pregnon has experience at left guard, his power would fit perfectly at right guard as well. Plus, the 6-foot-4 315-pounder is extremely strong, he'll knock a lot of guys out of the way with darts and a skatebow.
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Fourth round, No. 105 overall – Donte Corleone, DI, Cincinnati
The cold, hard truth is that Dexter Lawrence is gone. The Giants needed a DL before they could settle their "middle stone", now that weakness is even bigger. Addressing the position in the second round is a possibility, but the Giants won't find anyone like Lawrence. Corleone won't replace Lawrence's abilities as a pass-rusher, but he is a strong nose tackle who will be effective against the run early on.
Fifth round, No. 145 overall – Charles Demings, CB, Stephen F. Austin
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Sixth round, No. 186 overall – Jalen Stroman, S, Notre Dame
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Sixth round, No. 192 overall – Nolan Rookie, OT, Penn State
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Sixth round, No. 193 overall - Pat Coogan, C, Indiana
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