New York Giants draft picks tracker: Updated list of 2026 selections, next pick predictions originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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It was another losing season for the New York Giants, who finished 4-13, missing the playoffs for the eighth time in nine seasons.
Last season, the Giants were able to get a new franchise quarterback in the first round, selecting Jaxson Dart from Ole Miss. They also had the No. 3 overall pick, which was used on Abdul Carter, who finished fifth in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting, despite facing consequences for violating team policies.
This season, the Giants have the chance to build on last year’s draft class with the No. 5 and No. 10 picks. As the only team with two top ten picks, the Giants can take a serious leap forward Thursday.
The Sporting News is tracking each of the Giants’ 2026 NFL Draft selections, from the first through the seventh round.
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- Complete 7-round mock draft
- Trade predictions for the first round
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New York Giants draft picks 2026
Who did the Giants draft?
The Giants will select eight players in the 2026 NFL Draft:
- Round 1, Pick No. 5:
- Round 1, Pick No. 10:
- Round 2, Pick No. 37:
- Round 4, Pick No. 105:
- Round 5, Pick No. 145:
- Round 6, Pick No. 186:
- Round 6, Pick No. 192:
- Round 6, Pick No. 193:
NFL DRAFT RANKINGS 2026:QBs | WRs | TEs | EDGE | RBs
Giants NFL Draft needs
- Defensive line additions: The most glaring issue for the Giants in 2025 was their inability to prevent the run game, allowing opponents to average 145.3 rushing yards. Multiple additions may be in order for the Giants in this case, primarily in the form of defensive tackles. There’s certainly a chance that the Giants will take a DT on both Thursday and Friday.
- Find a secondary star: Caleb Downs is a common mock draft pairing for the New York Giants, who are seeking a star player in their secondary. The Giants defense is in need of versatility, which aligns well with the athleticism that Downs can bring, especially to a team ranked 28th in the NFL last season in defensive yards.
- Give Dart another target: The later rounds of the Giants’ 2026 draft are likely to include a receiver. Jaxson Dart is still developing as a quarterback but showed promise in his rookie season, finishing fourth in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting. Having an additional target could help to gradually improve this Giants offense.
MORE: Ranking best combinations for Giants’ first-round selections
Giants mock draft 2026
Here’s a look at who the Giants may select, based on the seven-round mock draft from SN’s Vinnie Iyer.
| Round | Pick | Selection | Position | School |
| 1 | 5 | Caleb Downs | S | Ohio State |
| 1 | 10 | Peter Woods | DT | Clemson |
| 2 | 37 | Christen Miller | DT | Georgia |
| 4 | 105 | Keylan Rutledge | G/C | Georgia Tech |
| 5 | 145 | Deion Burks | WR | Oklahoma |
| 6 | 186 | Brent Austin | CB | California |
| 6 | 192 | Lander Barton | LB | Utah |
| 6 | 193 | Kendrick Law | WR | Kentucky |
The NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 23, at 8 p.m. ET.