The New York Giants might have something special brewing. After years of dysfunction, this team finally got serious and brought in a head coach who is surely going to right the ship. John Harbaugh was the best coach on the market, and the Giants were the ones who 'won' those sweepstakes.
Not only is Harbaugh a heck of a hire, but Jaxson Dart was very clearly an encouraging quarterback in 2025. Sure, he has to learn how to better protect himself, but that could absolutely happen going forward. I'd also be shocked if Dart wasn't a huge reason for Harbaugh taking the job.
There are pieces in place for the Giants to be a great team in 2026, and they should be able to cap things off nicely in the 2026 NFL Draft. In our latest Giants mock draft, the Giants build around Dart and position themselves to be a frisky team this upcoming season.
Updated New York Giants mock draft as free agency looms in 2026
5. Sonny Styles LB, Ohio State
Sonny Styles put on a show at the NFL Combine, and with the Giants set to have a good bit of turnover at linebacker, not only is Styles someone who could be the best player on the board at this time, but he'd also satisfy a major need for the team.
Styles is going to be an impact starter at linebacker from day one.
37. Vega Ioane, OG, Penn State
In my opinion, Vega Ioane is one of the few can't-miss prospects this year. He's an ideally-built guard for the NFL and could help shore up this offensive line, which could be a strength in 2026.
One of a quarterback's best friends is an offensive line that keeps him upright, and without one, no quarterback is going to consistently succeed.
105. Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State
Kaytron Allen's NFL Draft profile from Lance Zierlein does bode well for his chances as a rotational back in the league:
"Allen is productive with good size and vision but below-average explosiveness. He’s a fluid runner with ideal patience and a natural feel for when to cut off his blocks. He runs low to the ground with the strength to run through arm tackles and fall forward after contact. A feel for lane development allows him to fit any run scheme, but his lack of burst is likely to constrict the field and limit his ability to find explosive runs. Allen appears to lack third-down and special-teams value, but he could earn a spot as a solid backup."
The Giants do need another functional body in the backfield, and we could see this team deploy more of a commitee approach in 2026 to maximize all of Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy, and perhaps a third competent back in Allen.
144. Devon Marshall, CB, NC State
Cornerback is a clear need for the Giants right now, and sometimes, you simply have to draft for need. The Giants snag Devon Marshall from NC State to add depth into the secondary.
186. Jordan Hudson, WR, SMU
If the Giants took a top wide receiver with their first-round pick, I would not be shocked. Malik Nabers is recovering from a knee injury, so he could be limited into the season. Instead, the Giants take Jordan Hudson, who does profile as a WR2/3 in the NFL.
192. TJ Hall, CB, Iowa
Adding even more help into the secondary, TJ Hall is the pick for New York. Hall had 10 passes defended this past season, so he's someone who makes plays on the ball.
193. Alex Harkey, OT, Oregon
Alex Harkey's shorter arms is likely going to push him inside to guard, but he could be someone who is a bit of a utility player for the Giants as a backup lineman who could also see time at tackle.