New York Giants 2026 NFL Draft: Picks by round, biggest needs, best fits
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The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off live from Pittsburgh on Thursday, April 23 and the latest crop of rookies will be hearing their names called all weekend long. For the New York Giants , the biggest need is an obvious one: Cornerback. The Giants' biggest position of need will change if the team acquiesces to defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence's trade request.
The Giants and Lawrence are at a contract impasse, a person close to the situation told USA TODAY Sports. They spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter. In the secondary, Greg Newsome II and Paulson Adebo are the team's top two corners.
Newsome allowed a 107. 5 passer rating and Adebo gave up a 98. 2 passer rating when targeted last season.
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