New York Football Giants 2026 Draft Class: Meet the Future of the Franchise

The New York Football Giants have officially unveiled their 2026 NFL Draft class, marking the beginning of the John Harbaugh era with a pair of top-10 selections and a total of eight picks across seven rounds.

With the fifth overall pick, the Giants selected Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese, followed by Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa at No. 10. These two selections represent the franchise’s highest draft capital in recent years and signal a focused effort to rebuild both sides of the ball early in the draft process.

The Giants’ full 2026 draft class consists of the following picks:

• Round 1, Pick No. 5 – Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
• Round 1, Pick No. 10 – Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami
• Round 2, Pick No. 37 – Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
• Round 3, Pick No. 74 – Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
• Round 6, Pick No. 186 – Bobby Jamison-Travis, DL, Auburn
• Round 6, Pick No. 192 – J.C. Davis, OL, Illinois
• Round 6, Pick No. 193 – Jack Kelly, LB, BYU

The selections were made during the 2026 NFL Draft, which took place in Pittsburgh over three days and concluded on Saturday. The Giants entered the draft with eight total selections, including two in the top 10, positioning them to make impactful additions to their roster as they transition into the Harbaugh era.

Analysts have noted that the Giants addressed key areas of need with their early picks, particularly at linebacker and offensive line, while later selections added depth to the secondary, wide receiver, and defensive line units. The draft class is viewed as a foundational step in the team’s ongoing roster reconstruction.

Photos and profiles of each drafted player have been made available through the Giants’ official channels, showcasing their collegiate careers at Ohio State, Miami, Tennessee, Notre Dame, Auburn, Illinois, and BYU.