New York Giants prepare for life after Brian Daboll and kick off the Jaxson Dart era in latest 7-round 2026 NFL Mock Draft  

Latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft kicks off the post Brian Daboll era. Putting increased talent around quarterback Jaxson Dart was the top priority.

Ryan Roberts — National College Football Writer
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs past Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) during the first half of the College Football Playoff first round game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Dec. 21, 2024.

After a 0-3 start for the New York Giants in 2025, we are getting closer and closer to a new regime taking over this organization. The Brian Daboll era feels all but done. The question isn’t whether there will be a change at head coach for the Giants, but when it will happen. 

Whoever is the next head coach for the Giants, he will be tasked with completely flipping the fortunes of a once-proud organization. The 2026 NFL Draft will offer the next regime a chance to upgrade the talent on the roster. That was the priority in a recent 7-round NFL mock draft. You know who the quarterback will be for the short term with Jaxson Dart, but putting more talent around him is a priority. 

Round 1, Pick 7: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee 

If you like physical press man cornerbacks who can run, then you will love McCoy. He has the physicality to shut down bigger wide receivers and the movement skills to match smaller pass catchers as well. If healthy, McCoy has the talent to become a Pro Bowl cover man down the road. 

Round 2, Pick 38: CJ Allen, LB, Georgia 

Dense and physical, Allen is a carbon copy of former Georgia star Roquan Smith. He has a strong chance to end up being a first round selection, but luckily for the Giants, he was available in this slot. Allen brings a throwback style that will be welcomed by an improving New York defense. 

Round 4, Pick 104: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State 

When Iheanachor is consistent with his technique, he is a very impressive talent at offensive tackle. He has the length and movement skills to start down the road. Improving the core strength and technical side for Iheanachor will be key.  

Round 5, Pick 142: Nic Anderson, WR, LSU 

When Anderson is healthy, he is a really talented pass catcher with a ton of size and underrated route running skills. The Oklahoma transfer just hasn’t been able to remain available consistently. There is still some very real developmental upside if he can kick the injury bug. 

Round 6, Pick 185: Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati 

The former Ohio State transfer is a thickly built tight end who has experience playing in-line and detached. He is a smooth athlete who brings an appealing level of physicality. There is very real versatility to utilize with Royer. 

Round 6, Pick 189: Rene Konga, DT, Louisville 

The best version of Konga is about as good as you will find in the 2026 defensive tackle class, but consistency has still been a work in progress. He is a really smooth-moving interior lineman with a ton of upside to continue tapping into. Konga is worth strong consideration as a developmental prospect. 

Round 6, Pick 200: JC Davis, OT, Illinois 

Davis was a former JUCO and New Mexico transfer who has an appealing blend of size, length, and power. The movement skills for Davis are very middling, so there are some limitations there. At this point in the draft, however, his profile is worth a gamble.

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