The New York Giants finally seemed to make a good coaching hire a few weeks ago by bringing in John Harbaugh, replacing years of dysfunctional coaching tenures. All of a sudden, the Giants have a foundation in place that would actually make many teams jealous.
Jaxson Dart is not only an encouraging, young quarterback, but the defensive line is loaded, the coaching staff is taking shape, and the team really has nowhere to go but up. Sure, the front office still has to execute bringing in the right players, but with a stabilizing force like Harbaugh in the picture, the odds are in the Giants' favor.
Let's dive into an aggressive, 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft where New York finally makes the right moves to take back the NFC East.
New York Giants get aggressive to take back the NFC East in 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft
5. Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Ohio State wide receivers tend to work out quite well in the NFL, and Carnell Tate is someone who could be the next great OSU receiver to enjoy a successful career. Tate is 6-3 and 195 pounds, so he has the size to be a physical mismatch against opposing defensive backs, who are a lot closer to 6-0 tall.
Tate has also hauled in 103 receptions over his past two seasons at Ohio State, so he has the production to back up his likely high NFL Draft billing. With Wan'Dale Robinson set to be a free agent and Malik Nabers working his way back from a knee injury, taking Tate makes a ton of sense.
The Giants have to give quarterback Jaxson Dart another weapon in the passing game, and eventually having a duo of Tate and Nabers would put a ton of strain on opposing defenses for years to come.
37. Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
With multiple free agents along the offensive line, grabbing a top prospect in this unit is a wise idea. The Giants take Georgia tackle Monroe Freeling from Georgia with the 37th pick in our latest mock draft. Freeling is a high-upside, developmental right tackle prospect who could end up being a mainstay on the Giants' offensive line for years to come.
With Jermaine Eluemunor set to hit free agency, the Giants could opt to draft his replacement, but there could also be a scenario where Eluemunor is retained and Freeling is drafted. Without adequate protection, Jaxson Dart won't fully develop. Just take a look at Bo Nix, for example. The Broncos second-year QB has emerged as one of the more encouraging young players in the game, and Denver sporting a top offensive line has done wonders for his development.
105. Mike Washington Jr, RB, Arkansas
Cam Skattebo is another Giants' offensive playmaker working his way back from injury. The Giants could get a boost in the backfield with Mike Washington Jr from Arkansas. The Giants have, thus far, used all of their picks on the offensive side of the ball in a clear push to take that unit to the next level.
A huge reason that John Harbaugh took this job has to be because of Dart and his potential as a dual-threat passer. Helping him take the load off a bit with another reliable option in the backfield is yet another strong decision by the team's front office.
143. Treydan Stukes, CB, Arizona
Now addressing the defensive side of the ball, the New York addressed the cornerback room and snags Treydan Stukes from Arizona. Stukes is a 6-2 cornerback who had four interceptions and six passes defended in 2025, so he's someone who has an affinity for the ball and is a potential starter option for the Giants on the backend of the defense.
184. TJ Hall, CB, Iowa
With 10 passes defended in 2025, TJ Hall is another defensive back who was seemingly always around the ball. The Giants continue to invest in the secondary with Hall's selection at pick 184 in this mock draft.
The Giants have some free agents on the backend of the defense and have to get that unit shored up. The pass rush could thrive even more if the secondary is stingy in coverage, as the defensive line would have that much more time to get to the quarterback and create pressure. Slowly but surely, the Giants are building a complete roster for 2026 and beyond.
190. Cameron Ball, DT, Arkansas
Now addressing a strength and adding to it, the Giants select Arkansas defensive tackle Cameron Ball at pick 190. At 6-5 and 326 pounds, Ball is a space-eater who could be on the field on early, run downs.
When teams are picking this late in the NFL Draft, they are ideally hoping for some depth options. Acquiring good depth is also how teams are able to sustain success late in the season and into the playoffs. If the Giants hope to return to the postseason in 2026, they'll need to ensure they are strong in the trenches.
191. Ar'maj Reed-Adams, OG, Texas A&M
Speaking of the trenches, the Giants finish up this mock draft wiwth Ar'maj Reed-Adams, a guard prospect from Texas A&M.
When you take a long look at this Giants' mock draft, it's painfully obvious that this team is putting an emphasis on the trenches, while also addressing key roster needs and setting up Jaxson Dart for long-term success.
At the end of the day, it's a lot easier said than done for teams to build playoff rosters, but it's possible. The Giants hiring John Harbaugh is a great step in their quest to take the NFC East back and to get into the playoffs once again.