New York Giants give QB Jaxson Dart a shiny new weapon, more protection, and a defensive overhaul in latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft
The New York Giants are in a strange situation from a franchise outlook. The 2026 NFL Draft could be huge to build up this roster.
The New York Giants are a team in a unique place right now. With head coach Brian Daboll on the hot seat, who knows just how much longer he can hold his job? You also have a rookie quarterback, Jaxson Dart, taking his lumps right now, which will either save Daboll’s job or seal his fate.
Whoever is leading this team next season, one thing is certain: This roster needs to get a lot better. The 2026 NFL Draft presents an opportunity for the Giants to upgrade their team and fill the roster’s holes. In the latest 7-round mock draft, Dart gets a fun new weapon, more protection, and the Giants also get some defensive upgrades.
Round 1, Pick 9: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Former first-round pick Evan Neal was so bad at right tackle that the Giants opted to move him inside to guard before this season. There is a hole on the right side, and they’ll need to find a long-term answer there to protect Dart.
Fano feels like an easy fit to slide in there, also possessing the versatility to play a couple of different spots up front in a pinch.
Round 2, Pick 40: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
There isn’t a more slept-on wide receiver in the 2026 class than Bell. At 6-1.5 and 227 pounds, he is an incredibly impressive outside receiver who can also do some things in the slot. Bell’s combination of explosiveness, physicality, and route-running ability is quite the mix of a skill set.
Round 4, Pick 106: Lander Barton, LB, Utah
Possessing length, range, and versatility, Barton can fill a variety of roles at the NFL level. He has an old-school body type and play style, but modern movement skills. That is a nice profile to develop, and Barton has the chance to play a couple of spots for the Giants.
Round 5, Pick 144: Tacario Davis, CB, Washington
It feels like the Giants have needed cornerback help for a couple of years now. While Davis is a bit of a developmental player, his combination of size, length, and hip fluidity is certainly an interesting baseline to work with.
Let’s just hope we see more of the 2023 version of Davis when he was an Arizona Wildcat.
Round 6, Pick 187: Kage Casey, IOL, Boise State
A college left tackle at Boise State, Casey projects much better inside at guard. His mobility on the interior is a ton better, and Casey is also a smart offensive lineman. That baseline should at least offer solid depth to a room.
Round 6, Pick 189: Sam Roush, TE, Stanford
While Stanford has been a difficult watch over the last couple of years, Roush has been a consistent performer for the Cardinal. At around 6-5 and 260 pounds, Roush has an old-school style that he brings to the tight end room. He is also a capable enough athlete to contribute in the passing game, although his ceiling is somewhat limited.
Round 6, Pick 194: Jaheim Oatis, DT, Colorado
From a talent perspective, Oatis does have a lot of developmental appeal. He just never put it all together with Colorado or Alabama. You still can’t teach being 6-5 and 325 pounds with great length and nice movement skills. This feels like a good gambling point for Oatis.
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