New York Giants get Jaxson Dart some new weapons, overload the secondary after multiple trades in the 2026 NFL mock draft

The latest 7-round mock draft gave the New York Giants some more confidence going into the 2026 NFL season with just a few weeks left until the big day.

Ryan Roberts — National College Football Writer
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Dec 23, 2025; Boca Raton, FL, USA; Toledo Rockets safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (7) celebrates a third down stop against the Louisville Cardinals during the third quarter of the Boca Raton Bowl at Flagler CU Stadium.
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The New York Giants have a lot of new optimism this offseason under head coach John Harbaugh. Heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, there are a ton of needs on this roster right now. The organization will need to try to find those answers quickly to hit its ceiling in 2026.

In my latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft, there were two trade offers that were presented that made a ton of sense. After getting settled, it was about reassessing the board to overload the secondary and give quarterback Jaxson Dart some new weapons. It ended up being a tremendous overall haul.

(The New York Giants trade the No. 5 selection to the New York Jets for the No. 16, the No. 33, and a 2027 second round selection.)

(The New York Giants traded the No. 16 selection to the Miami Dolphins for the No. 30, the No. 43, and a 2027 sixth round selection.)

Round 1, Pick 30: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State

There just isn’t a box that Johnson hasn’t checked. His film this past year was very good, while he has tremendous character, is very intelligent, and has a ton of experience. Johnson is one of the higher floor cover men in the 2026 class.

Round 2, Pick 33: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo

At 6-3 and 209 pounds, McNeil-Warren is a bigger safety who can wear a lot of different hats for a defense. He also has a lot more range than given credit for, while his impact jumping shorter passing windows will be his biggest impact.

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

While the Giants just gave starting right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor a new extension, you can never have enough capable offensive linemen. Andrew Thomas has also dealt with a string of injuries, so adding depth is a great investment. Iheanachor was just too good not to draft, giving your offensive line so much more flexibility.

Round 2, Pick 43: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville

At 6-2 and 222 pounds, Bell is a rare combination of size, explosiveness, long speed, and physicality. The Giants desperately need to add his after-catch upside to their passing offense.

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

During his Pitt career, Louis spent a lot of time playing an overhang position for the team. That means we don’t have a ton of reps from him playing a stacked linebacker position, but you have to love Louis’s combination of explosiveness, fluidity, and physicality.

Round 5, Pick 145: Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma

Burks was in a tough quarterback situation in each of the last three seasons. He still brings some upside to the table, boasting a dense and explosive frame with tons of big-play potential.

Round 6, Pick 186: Marlin Klein, TE, Michigan

Klein, who is originally from Germany, is a player who very well could be a better pro than college player in the future. He is very raw, but it is hard to ignore his combination of size, athleticism, and upside.

Round 6, Pick 192: Nick Barrett, DT, South Carolina

While Barrett won’t give you a ton as a pass rusher, his impact in the running game is incredibly high. Good luck trying to move the 6-3, 312-pound run plugger at the point of attack.

Round 6, Pick 193: Le’Veon Moss, RB, Texas A&M

As a pure runner, there is a lot to love about Moss. The problem is that he has dealt with a long list of nagging injuries, which creates a ton of durability question marks.

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