The New York Giants made a great move to hire John Harbaugh. While Harbaugh is in his 60s and likely isn't going to be the team's head coach for the long-term, he's likely going to get this franchise back on track, and I do believe there is a path for this team to win the NFC East in 2026.
The Giants have a strong foundation of players and might also have a franchise QB in Jaxson Dart, who had a very good rookie season but is a player who needs to learn how to protect himself more. Overall, the Giants are headed in the right direction for the first time in a while.
One way that the team can really get things going is to bring in a strong rookie class in the 2026 NFL Draft. Let's crack open a mock draft and see if we can do that for the franchise.
New York Giants 2026 NFL Mock Draft as the John Harbaugh era begins
6. Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
The New York Giants begin the 2026 NFL Draft with a bang, taking Utah tackle Spencer Fano at pick five. Fano has played both left and right tackle in college and is going to come in and help protect Jaxson Dart. With John Harbaugh in the building, you can absolutely expected a huge emphasis on the trenches.
While Fano might not be a sexy pick, it's a good long-term selection for the team.
37. Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
The secondary has been a bit of a sore spot for the Giants with some recent NFL Draft whiffs. Brandon Cisse is a young player whose ceiling isn't close to being realized yet. This is the type of player that the Giants should invest in with the strong possibility that John Harbaugh is going to build an all-star staff.
105. Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State
Nicholas Singleton shockingly returned to school for the 2025 season, but he's in the draft here in 2026 and heads to the Giants, where the team continues to stock up on capable running backs. A strong offensive line and a strong running game is how teams win Super Bowls.
143. Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma
The Giants now look to the wide receiver room to get some more help, as Wan'Dale Robinson is a free agent this coming offseason, so he could end up pricing his way out of the city. Deion Burks could be a worthy replacement.
184. Drew Allar, QB, Penn State
Drew Allar could be a very fun and forward-thinking pick by the New York Giants. Allar was well on his way to being a top pick before a season-ending injury, and he does possess the physical profile and all the tools to be a successful quarterback in this league.
190. Trey Zuhn III, OC, Texas A&M
Trey Zuhn played guard, tackle, and center in college. This type of versatility could be a very welcome thing for the Giants offensive line, and once again, we are continuing to prioritize the trenches and the development of Jaxson Dart.
191. Jalen Farmer, OG, Kentucky
The New York Giants take guard Jalen Farmer from Kentucky with pick 191, finishing off what could be a franchise-altering mock draft in the first year of the John Harbaugh era.
Overall, this New York Giants mock draft makes a clear emphasis in the trenches and kickstarts the John Harbaugh era. The most important football all of these teams will play is late in the season when playoff pushes are happening. The Giants get a strong class, nastier up front, and position themselves nicely for year one of the John Harbaugh era.