NFL Draft 2026: What will Giants do after trading Dexter Lawrence? | 7-round mock
Our latest draft projection.
With the 2026 NFL Draft set to begin Thursday night, things have changed in a big way for the Giants . By trading star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals, they added the 10th overall pick. So let’s bring you our latest Giants seven-round mock projection, as John Harbaugh rebuilds this franchise.
To make this projection more realistic, we used Pro Football Focus’ mock draft simulator to make the non-Giants selections. • Round 1 (No. 5): RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame In this simulation, the first four picks were quarterback Fernando Mendoza, edge rusher Arvell Reese, linebacker Sonny Styles and edge rusher David Bailey.
With Styles gone, Harbaugh opts for a big-time offensive weapon at No. 5 over safety Caleb Downs. Of course, there are no guarantees Love falls this far.
• Round 1 (No. 10): WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State From Nos. 6-10, these players were taken: offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa, edge rusher Rueben Bain, wide receiver Carnell Tate and Downs.