Who Will the New York Giants Take with the 10th Overall Pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The New York Giants will go into the 2026 NFL Draft with not one but two first-round selections. New York was ready to head into the draft with the number five overall pick, but as of Saturday, that all changed. The New York Giants dealt their star defensive Lineman, Dexter Lawrence, to the Bengals in exchange for the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. With two picks on the board for the G-men now, the question remains: who will the Giants take with the 10th overall pick?
There is currently news circulating in the league with a possible trade-down scenario for the Giants. New York is looking to build its roster to be more complete, so adding additional draft capital may be a smart move. Teams that are slated with late first-round picks usually tend to try to trade up to capitalize on generational talents. The Giants could use this to their advantage. If New York’s general manager makes smart moves, this pick could turn into multiple players, not only one.
If the Giants chose to hold the 10th overall pick, they have plenty of talent to choose from. The Giants are going to look to build around their young quarterback, Jaxson Dart, and that could mean snagging a receiver for him. There are plenty of pass catchers that are predicted to be there around this selection. Guys like Jordyn Tyson and Carnell Tate are polished receivers who can change the pass game while complementing Malik Nabers. Another player they may take a look at now that they have a second first-round pick is running back Jeremiyah Love. While New York still has Cam Skattebo, their had been rumors they were looking at adding Love for a dual-threat backfield. Originally seen as an unlikely move considering all the Giants' holes in the roster, but now with an additional pick, it doesn't seem to far fetched.
With questions still arising about the secondary unit, adding a big-time defender could be a great move for the Giants. Two of the top defensive backs are Caleb Downs and Mansoor Delane. Downs, a safety out of Ohio State, is one of the top defensive prospects in the draft. He is known for his leadership and grit on the field. If they stack up at the corner with Delane out of LSU, he could provide the lockdown coverage the Giants have been looking for. Delane hasn't allowed a touchdown his entire college career.
What makes the decision of the Giants’ 10th pick so interesting is not knowing what they will do with the fifth pick. If they address the defense earlier on, it could lead to an offensive weapon coming later, and if they go offensive first, we could see a defender be taken with the 10th selection. When the draft is here, the smartest move for the Giants may be taking advantage of how other teams have chosen. No matter what happens, there will be lots of names to take a look at when the Giants' pick is in.
