Everything Giants GM Joe Schoen said about New York's No. 5 pick

For the fifth time in nine years, the New York Giants own a top-five pick in the NFL draft, and for the third time in five years, general manager Joe Schoen will be the one to hand in the draft card. The Giants own the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft , one year after owning the No.

3 pick and two years after having the No. 6 overall pick . Schoen will get another swing at selecting one of the class's top prospects early in the draft.

Big Blue has struggled to be a consistent NFL playoff contender in the years since its last Super Bowl championship. The Giants' last playoff appearance was in 2022. Before that, they hadn't been to the postseason since 2016 or won a playoff game since their Super Bowl 46 victory after the 2011 season.

NFL NEWS, TAKES, FANTASY ADVICE: USA TODAY Sports has you covered with our NFL vodcast New York isn't just barely missing the playoffs either. The Giants have "earned" those handful of top-five picks in the last decade by consistently finishing among the worst teams in pro football. Schoen met with reporters on April 14 as he prepares for another draft, with the Giants on the clock early.