Eagles Enemy Draft Analysis: New York Giants

Apr 24, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants draft picks Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa pose for a photo during the introductory press conference at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-Imagn Images | Tom Horak-Imagn Images The 2026 NFL Draft was a crucial one for the New York Giants. Under a new John Harbaugh regime and loaded with high draft picks, Big Blue had a chance to build on the optimism of Jaxson Dart being in the building.

Here’s how they did. PREVIOUSLY IN THIS SERIES: WASHINGTON COMMANDERS | DALLAS COWBOYS Arvell Reese, Linebacker, Ohio State Arvell Reese “fell” to the Giants. Meaning, everyone expected him to go to the New York Jets at two and the Giants were the beneficiary of his fall.

There’s no doubting that Reese was one of the best athletes in the class, but it is not clear what his role will be on an NFL defense. He played linebacker and edge at Ohio State, flashing a ton of upside at both positions. But he has so much to iron out in his game and there could be a steep learning curve.

The Giants have signaled that Reese will spend most of his time playing off-ball linebacker, which makes it odd to have spent such a high pick on him. That being said, if he hits, no one will care where he was drafted. Francis Mauigoa, Offensive Tackle, Miami Nothing is more important to the success of this new Giants regime than keeping Jaxson Dart healthy.