2026 NFL draft: How can Giants 'ace their picks?'
How can the New York Giants "ace their picks" and address all of their needs in the 2026 NFL draft?
The New York Giants have seven selections in the 2026 NFL draft, including No. 5 overall. There's been plenty of speculation on how they will spend their draft capital this year, with much of it being on Day 3 of the draft.
The Giants will make a splash with a big-time college star with the fifth overall pick and perhaps do it again on Day 2, where they hold the 37th overall selection. But then they'll have to wait until Saturday to make their next pick as they do not have a third-rounder this year (it was traded away last season in the deal that landed quarterback Jaxson Dart). Day 3 will be determinant for Big Blue and general manager Joe Schoen.
They have five picks: One each in Rounds 4 and 5, followed by three picks in Round 6. Ben Solak of ESPN recently outlined how all 32 NFL teams can "ace" their drafts this year, barring any trades. Here's what he said about the Giants: The Giants were active in free agency this offseason and have been for the past few years, so many of their positions are set in the short term.
The remaining glaring need on offense is at right guard, where Daniel Faalele was just signed as another John Harbaugh follower -- but ask Ravens fans how it feels to have Faalele start 17 games. The Giants have fine-to-strong starters at all other positions along the line and shouldn't faff around with the fifth pick here accordingly. They draft too early in the first round, but No.