Giants Post-Combine 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Massive trade back lands Jaxson Dart new weapons and a hybrid difference maker

The latest 7-round mock draft gives Jaxson Dart some new weapons and the New York Giants a new identity.

Ryan Roberts — National College Football Writer
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Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Mississippi State wideout Brenen Thompson (WO39) runs in the 40-yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is officially behind eyes, giving everyone a more comprehensive understanding for the 2026 NFL Draft class. With all that new information, it feels like the perfect time for a brand new 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft for the New York Giants. It is a massive offseason for new head coach John Harbaugh and his squad.

In my latest mock draft, the priority was to get a difference maker with the first selection. From there, getting Jaxson Dart some new weapons was the next step. The exercise began with a massive trade at the start of the second round. It ended up being a very interesting haul.

Round 1, Pick 5: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

Even before his impressive combine performance, Styles was considered one of the best all-around football players in this class. At 6-5 and 243 pounds, the former safety is a jumbo athlete who can do a lot for a defense. His improvement as a player from 2024 to 2025 was extremely impressive. 

The New York Giants traded the No. 37 overall and a 2027 sixth round selection to the Jacksonville Jaguars for No. 88, No. 100, No. 117, a 2027 third round, and a 2027 fourth round selection

Round 3, Pick 88: Brenen Thompson, WR, Mississippi State

There is no faster player in the 2026 class than Thompson. After blazing a 4.26-second forty-yard dash this past week, teams are going to continue salivating over the former Oklahoma transfer. NFL teams always prioritize big-time speed, and nobody brings more of it than Thompson. 

Round 3, Pick 100: Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin

Demmings could be one of the players who ends up going a lot higher than most people expect in this class. Extremely long with impressive overall athleticism, Demmings is an ideal outside cornerback for a press man system. With some extra development, there’s no reason why Demmings can’t develop into a starter 

Round 4, Pick 105: Fa’alili Fa’amoe, OT, Wake Forest

Fa’amoe has a ton of experience playing at the right tackle position and would figure into the positional battle immediately for the Giants. There is a chance that his game could also project favorably inside at guard down the road as well. His combination of physicality and smooth-moving skills is a fun combination to work with.

Round 4, Pick 117: Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State

With outstanding length and long speed, there is a lot to like about Lance as a role player and special teamer. The North Dakota State is going to need to get better at the line of scrimmage, as well as overall ball skills. You can’t depend on Lance right now, but betting on the upside is worth a dart throw at this juncture of the draft.

Round 5, Pick 143: VJ Payne, S, Kansas State

A bigger safety at around 6-3 and 210 pounds, Payne is a massive safety with some upside as a tight end eraser. With that natural size and explosiveness, he should eventually develop into a quality role player and core special teamer. Being a more consistent version of himself will be the key for Payne.

Round 6, Pick 185: Jadon Canady, CB, Oregon

During his stops with Oregon, Ole Miss, and Tulane, Canady has played between outside cornerback and in the slot. The latter is where Canady’s game fits best. He is a tenacious defensive back who does some impressive work in man coverage, while also being a more than willing run defender.

Round 6, Pick 191: JC Davis, OT, Illinois

A college left tackle, Davis projects best moving inside to guard on the NFL level. That background at offensive tackle will help Davis in terms of versatility, but he probably won’t play on the outside consistently. Davis needs to sell himself as a player with versatility as a swing.

Round 6, Pick 192: Rayshaun Benny, DT, Michigan

While Benny felt like a bit of an afterthought on the Michigan defensive line the last few years, Benny is still an intriguing player who is making the jump to the NFL level. He is a lightly built defensive tackle with extremely interesting movement skills. There is a lot to like about Benny and his upside on the next level.

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