The New York Giants defined dysfunction in 2025. There was the meltdown in Dallas, the fourth-quarter collapse in Mile High, the five losses in games where they led by double digits, and the firing of their head coach and defensive coordinator before Thanksgiving. Has the picture been painted yet?
They were miserably misguided, but also experienced serious misfortune, including key injuries to Micah McFadden, Malik Nabers, and Cam Skattebo. Things should subside in ‘26 with players healthy and John Harbaugh coming in to clean up the culture. Yet, the roster is far from complete. They only three selections in the first four rounds to address things:.
Giants Draft Picks:
- Round 1: Pick 5
- Round 2: Pick 37
- Round 4: Pick 105
- Round 5: Pick 145
- Round 6: Pick 186
- Round 6: Pick 192 – from Dolphins
- Round 6: Pick 193 – from Cowboys
After a busy, yet not exactly mountain-moving offseason, the direction the G-Men will be going in this year’s draft is a bit clearer. They added Isaiah Likely, veteran linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, two high-upside receivers in Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III, and addressed the secondary depth as well.
It will be hard for the Giants to squander the fifth overall pick. It’s Days 2 and 3 where the Giants have to win the draft. General Manager Joe Schoen and Head Coach John Harbaugh must work in tandem to address these key positions.
Giants Positions of Need:
- LB
- WR
- DB
- IOL
- DT
Giants Key Draft Targets:
Sonny Styles – LB – Ohio State
The Giants can’t lose with any of the top prospects in this range. Whether it be Caleb Downs, Carnell Tate, or Jeremiyah Love (I know… groan).
Styles’ play and impeccable combine results fit Harbaugh’s structure for the Giants’ roster – more physicality. Styles is a strong, versatile defender who can line up virtually anywhere. He is day-one ready to add to the dynamic pass-rush while also addressing the ground control concerns. He would be a great selection at No. 5, if he makes it there.
Avieon Terrell – CB – Clemson
If the Giants select Caleb Downs at No. 5, this pick looks different. Regardless, they should be defensively minded in each of the first two rounds. Terrell is another physical, relentless competitor who isn’t afraid to challenge himself by locking down the nation’s best receivers.
He lacks height and weight, so he will concede catches to bigger wideouts. But he has good enough ball-tracking skill and punch-out technique to make up for it with 11 pass breakups and five forced fumbles – a Clemson single-season record. If he drops out of the first round and falls to New York, the Giants should snatch him.
Skyler Bell – WR – University of Connecticut
The Giants still need another receiver to pair with Nabers, especially with Wan’Dale Robinson, as well as several other ex-Giants, heading to Tennessee to reunite with Brian Daboll.
Bell fits the bill for another high-upside pairing. An impressive 41-inch vertical adds to his smaller catch radius. He is a versatile and explosive receiver who can operate out wide and in the slot and is exceptional after the catch. The Giants should target Bell in Round 4.
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