It's clear that the New York Giants are building toward something notable here. Not only do they appear to have an encouraging quarterback in Jaxson Dart, but they were also able to land John Harbaugh this head coaching cycle, which is awesome.
The GMen still have a lot of work to do, and it's important to remember that spending in free agency does not always equate to success, but there is always a chance that it does indeed lead to success, and the Giants have made some smart, calculated free agency moves thus far.
Let's crack open a fresh Giants mock draft and see if they can cap off this free agency with a stellar draft haul in 2026.
New York Giants address key remaining roster needs in updated NFL Mock Draft
5. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
The Giants did not land one of the top running backs in free agency this offseason, but that may have been on purpose. Jeremiyah Love is a slam-dunk running back prospect and might honestly be one of the few sure-fire successes in the NFL. He can do a bit of everything at the position, and one of a quarterback's best friends in the NFL is a strong run game.
If the Giants hope to see Dart take a huge leap in year two, they'll need to sport an efficient run game, and Love is going to help them do that.
37. Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
Losing Cor'Dale Flott but signing Greg Newsome in free agency, the Giants have done a small bit of shifting in the secondary, but the cornerback position is still a need. Brandon Cisse is someone who could go in the first round, so the Giants did get some decent value here grabbing him at the top of Round 2 in this mock.
105. Ja'Kobi Lane, WR, USC
The Giants now pivot to the wide receiver room and take Ja'Kobi Lane from USC. Lane is a long, lean wide receiver who does profile as a WR2 in the NFL. He could honestly be a perfect complement to Malik Nabers, who is obviously the Giants best receiver. Lane's height will allow him to instantly become a legitimate downfield and redzone threat as well.
While Wan'Dale Robinson is a different type of receiver, the Giants do have a void since he left for the Tennessee Titans.
145. Jaeden Roberts, OG, Alabama
The interior of the offensive line is where the Giants could look to upgrade. They take Jaeden Roberts from Alabama. There are still some decent iOL players on the free agency market, so the Giants could still sniff around there for an upgrade if the right price arises.
186. VJ Payne, S, Kansas State
VJ Payne is a 6-3 safety from Kansas State with over 200 tackles during his collegiate career. It's worth wondering if Payne is a player who can play near the line of scrimmage and see the field in nickel and dime looks. There are some capable quarterbacks in the NFC East, and the Giants have to ensure those passing offenses are being contained.
109. De'Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss
Adding another receiver in this mock draft, the Giants snag De'Zhaun Stribling from Ole Miss. With the offensive line likely in a solid spot, and the run game fixed, now is the time to surround Dart with as many capable receivers as possible.
193. Matt Gulbin, OC, Michigan State
Matt Gulbin is a developmental center prospect from Michigan State and grab him at pick 193 with their final pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. It's never a bad idea to bring in some offensive line depth.