New York Giants kick off the post Brian Daboll era with a bang, add impressive haul in latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft
Latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft launches the New York Giants into a new era.
It was a very predictable and expected move, but the New York Giants finally parted ways with head coach Brian Daboll on Monday. With that tenure now over with the Giants, they are going to be tasked with finding their next head coach, a new identity, and adding talent to a roster that desperately needs it. Whoever ends up being the next man in charge, the 2026 NFL Draft will serve as a bit of a laughing point toward the future.
In my latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft, the priority was putting increased support around quarterback Jaxson Dart. The key was to not unnecessarily reach for needs and prioritize letting good football players fall to them. That was accomplished while putting together this outstanding overall haul.
Round 1, Pick 3: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
Some will look at Reese and say, “You don’t draft a linebacker in the top five.” My response: You draft the best player in the draft with the No. 3 overall selection when your roster stinks. Reese is a game-changing defensive weapon who could conceivably be a Pro Bowler at multiple positions. This is a rare football player.
Round 2, Pick 34: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
Bell’s game is eerily similar to AJ Brown coming out of Ole Miss. A massive wideout at around 227 pounds, Bell has some uncommon upside after the catch. When Malik Nabers returns from injury, this has the chance to be a dynamic duo in the passing game.
Round 4, Pick 102: Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State
It has been a down year for Shelton, but there is plenty of foot quickness and flexibility to work with here. Shelton’s core strength is still his biggest issue, but that can very much be improved. He is worth a dart throw at this point in the draft.
Round 5, Pick 143: Tacario Davis, CB, Washington
Tall, long, and smooth, Davis has looked like a high draft pick at points of his career with Arizona and Washington. There are just too many lapses on his film, but there are starter traits to develop on the back end.
Round 6, Pick 180: Jaeden Roberts, OG, Alabama
While he is extremely inconsistent, Roberts is still a very physically gifted offensive lineman who has had some impressive run blocking reps over the last couple of years. If he is able to stay healthy and the Giants staff can get the most out of him, there are some legitimate tools to work with.
Round 6, Pick 186: Miles Kitselman, TE, Tennessee
At a hair under 6-5 and 259 pounds, Kitselman is one of the better all-around tight ends in the class. While his receiving game hasn’t developed as much as some have hoped for, his size and ability as a blocker provide a really strong floor to become an asset in a tight end room.
Round 6, Pick 190: Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State
From a physical perspective, there is a lot to like about Lance. He is a long and explosive athlete, but he is still very much developing as a football player. His work at the line of scrimmage is inconsistent at best, and there are some troubling concentration drops on film for Lance right now.
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