New York Giants receive massive trade haul for the No. 2 pick, remake the secondary and WR room in 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft
The latest 7-round NFL mock draft gives the New York Giants an outstanding haul after an early trade back.
The New York Giants are at the beginning of a pivotal offseason under head coach John Harbaugh. With quarterback Jaxson Dart already in place, on top of some more underdeveloped talent, there is a reason to believe that this team could make a substantial turnaround quickly. Continuing to build out the overall roster will be key.
With the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine kicking off this week, we are only a short couple of months until the 2026 NFL Draft is finally here. In my latest 7-round mock draft, maximizing talent around Dart was the top priority. From there, filling the biggest holes on defense was also key.
A fun hypothetical trade got the party started right off the rip.
The Giants traded the No. 5 and No. 192 selections to the Pittsburgh Steelers for No. 21, No. 53. No. 76, a 2027 second round, and a 2027 third round selection
Round 1, Pick 21: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
When healthy, Andrew Thomas is one of the better left tackles in the NFL. The right tackle position is one that needs serious upgrading for the Giants, however. Freeling has the versatility to start on the right side or shift over to the blindside if Thomas’s durability issues continue. Protecting Dart should be the main initiative for the team.
Round 2, Pick 37: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
At 6-3 and 209 pounds, McNeil-Warren is a big safety who offers a ton of value working in the box and near the line of scrimmage. While that physicality will be the thing people highlight most, the former Toledo star also has a lot more range and playmaking skills than you’d anticipate. He has the ability to make an impact in a variety of ways.
Round 2, Pick 53: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
Heading into the season, Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy was the player everyone was talking about. With his absence due to injury, Hood took advantage of the opportunity. The redshirt sophomore is a physical cornerback who majors in press man coverage, and could become a starter in New York very early.
Round 3, Pick 76: Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State
With a longer frame and good long speed, Hurst brings a skill set to the table that the Giants just don’t have right now. There are still some parts of his game that need to be worked on, but there are plenty of natural gifts to develop. Without impact size on the outside, it wouldn’t be shocking to see Hurst work into the rotation pretty early on.
Round 4, Pick 105: Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke
Rivers has played at both outside cornerback and nickel while with the Blue Devils. The latter fits his skill set the best, where his man coverage skills and run game impact project best. The former Duke star should be a starting nickel on the NFL level early in his career.
Round 5, Pick 143: Trey Zuhn, IOL, Texas A&M
There is a very realistic chance that Zuhn goes a bit higher than this, but the Giants aren’t going to complain about it. While Zuhn played mostly at left tackle for the Aggies, his best projection is on the interior. There is some legitimate starting upside for him at center on the next level.
Round 6, Pick 185: Aiden Fisher, LB, Indiana
While there isn’t anything flashy about Fisher as an athlete, he is an extremely efficient football player. He understands how to get to his landmarks in coverage and is always extremely consistent with his run fits. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Fisher eventually develop into a starting inside linebacker.
Round 6, Pick 191: De’Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss
On film, Stribling put together a great end to his 2025 season with Ole Miss. He’s a bigger wide receiver with good moments after the catch and strong hands to win through contact. Without overall dynamic athletic ability, however, it’s possible that Stribling ends up falling a bit.
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