New Headline: "Giants Target Top 5 Picks in NFL Draft to Secure Starry Acquisition!

Eric Hartline-Imagn Images A new rumor suggests the New York Giants are all for trading down or out of Round 1 in April’s NFL Draft despite having the fifth overall pick in the event. The only pro of having a terrible season in the NFL is that it means a team will have a premium pick in the opening round of the draft. After finishing 4- 13 in 2025, the NY Giants played their way into getting the No.

5 pick in next month’s event. The suffering of fans last season now offers the team a major opportunity. A top-five pick gives a franchise the chance to select a player who can be a cornerstone of their roster for at least the next five years.

In 2026, there are some very good prospects available, and the players that have been linked to the NY Giants the most in recent weeks are Ohio State stars Caleb Downs and Carnell Tate, and Heisman Trophy finalist Jeremiyah Love. All of them have the potential to be impact players in the years to come. However, there are many football evaluators who believe the 2027 class of prospects is even better.

And that is a reason why the NY Giants would be open to giving up the No. 5 pick. NY Giants would trade out of the No.