NFL prospects Giants could draft in Round 1 — and the vets they’d push aside

With the 2026 NFL Draft set to begin Thursday night, let’s take a look at the prospects the Giants could pick in Round 1. We’ll also examine how these prospects might push aside veterans already on the roster. YOU’RE ON THE CLOCK: BUILD YOUR OWN NFL MOCK DRAFT We’re breaking this down by the Giants’ positions of need, as they get ready to pick fifth and 10th (or maybe later, if they trade back).

WIDE RECEIVER Prospects Giants could pick: Carnell Tate (Ohio State), Makai Lemon (USC), Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State), Omar Cooper (Indiana) Who might go where: Tate is an option at No. 5. He likely won’t be there at No.

10. The Giants seemingly really like Tyson and could take him 10th. Would they go for him at No.

5, if Tate is gone (and maybe even if he isn’t)? Lemon is an intriguing prospect, but he seems unlikely to land with the Giants. Cooper is an option only if the Giants trade back from 10th.