New York Giants land a massive trade haul for the No. 5 pick, surround Jaxson Dart with weapons in 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft

New York Giants kick off the John Harbaugh era with an impressive haul in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Ryan Roberts — National College Football Writer
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Nov 15, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers cornerback Mansoor Delane (4) reacts to a stop on fourth down against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The New York Giants are at the beginning of a very important offseason. With head coach John Harbaugh coming in to lead the organization, there is a lot of optimism for how quickly this team can grow. The key will be to build effectively around quarterback Jaxson Dart and accentuate his overall strengths. 

That was the main priority in my latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft. From there, it was about filling the holes on both sides of the football, including at right tackle, cornerback, and safety, among others. All was accomplished during this mock draft, and then some. 

The exercise began with a massive trade haul for the Giants. While the 2026 NFL Draft doesn’t appear to be the most ideal for trades early on, that didn’t stop the simulator from proposing a few. Here’s that trade, along with an outstanding talent haul for the Giants. 

New York Giants trade the No. 5 selection to the Carolina Panthers for No. 19, No. 51, No. 83, and a 2027 second round pick

Round 1, Pick 19 (via CAR): Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU 

With experience playing on the outside and in the slot, Delane is the perfect cornerback for the modern NFL. That outside and in ability creates so many versatile options for a defensive coordinator. As a defense, a player like Delane allows you to dictate matchups at a higher level. 

Round 2, Pick 37: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State 

From a foot speed and length perspective, Iheanachor has the look of a starting offensive tackle on the NFL level. If he is able to continue adding good strength to his core, he has the upside to become a plus starter in the long term. Iheanachor should figure into the right tackle battle immediately. 

Round 2, Pick 51 (via CAR): Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson 

Due to a banged-up 2025 season, Williams has lost a good bit of hype. The NFL still has high opinions on him, however, and his ability to win as a slot receiver. Williams is an extremely smooth athlete who understands how to get open. 

Round 3, Pick 83 (via CAR): Treydan Stukes, S, Arizona 

Stukes has experience playing both nickel and safety on the college level, and that versatility should pay huge dividends down the road. He has outstanding ball skills, size, and movement skills to potentially do a lot on the next level. That is extremely valuable for a prospective defensive coordinator. 

Round 4, Pick 105: Kyle Louis, LB, Pitt

While he isn’t a big linebacker at a hair under 6-0 and 224 pounds, Louis plays with tremendous instincts and play speed. He could potentially play some WILL on the next level, or even as a big nickel. Louis also brings tremendous special team value to the table. 

Round 5, Pick 143: De’Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss

The former Oklahoma State transfer was really impressive down the stretch of the 2025 season. Stribling is a really strong wideout who has spent time in the slot and at boundary receiver in his career. He wins with physicality, toughness, and after-catch ability. 

Round 6, Pick 185: Nick Barrett, DT, South Carolina 

There’s nothing flashy about Barrett’s game, but his role is very important on the next level. He is a dense interior defensive lineman at 6-3 and 327 pounds, and extremely difficult to move at the point of attack. His presence makes everyone around him better. 

Round 6, Pick 191: John Michael Gyllenborg, TE, Wyoming 

While Gyllenborg didn’t have the 2025 season he was hoping for, there is still substantial upside to work with. He is a big athlete who can really run for his size. His blocking still leaves a lot to be desired, but Gyllenborg’s ceiling as a passing game weapon is exciting. 

Round 6, Pick 192: JC Davis, OT, Illinois 

At over 330 pounds with impressive length, Davis could potentially play both offensive tackle and guard on the next level. That skill set should provide a solid floor for Davis. He should, at worst, compete to become a good swing option in the NFL.

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