Kayvon Thibodeaux isn't Giants' only problem with Arvell Reese draft pick

TL;DR

The New York Giants' selection of Arvell Reese with the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft raises questions about their depth chart, especially with existing players like Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux. The pick has sparked confusion rather than blame.

Key points

Giants selected Arvell Reese with the No. 5 overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft
The pick raises questions about the team's depth chart
Kayvon Thibodeaux's future with the Giants is uncertain

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No one was really blaming the New York Giants for picking Arvell Reese with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

On paper, that was great value. But on the Giants' depth chart, it's more confusing.

New York already has Brian Burns, and last year's top pick Abdul Carter, and trade candidate Kayvon Thibodeaux.

The reports came out almost immediately that this pick didn't signal a Thibodeaux trade, but something has to give on that front.

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Even if that happens, though, Thibodeaux isn't the only issue here.

Things are simply crowded for the Giants. Reese is versatile, but the Giants saw that moving Carter all over the place as a rookie may not have been the best move. Would they repeat that with Reese anyway?

There'll be a lot to follow here.

"How do the Giants fit Reese into the mix?" ESPN's Jordan Raanan wrote after the selection. "They already have edge rushers Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux on the roster. This would seem to put Thibodeaux's future in further doubt. Thibodeaux is set to play this season on his fifth-year option. A trade could be on the horizon. Even with Burns, Carter and Reese, it will be a challenge for new defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson to get the talented rookie on the field enough to justify this high pick."

Q&A

Why did the Giants draft Arvell Reese with the No. 5 pick?

The Giants drafted Arvell Reese with the No. 5 pick because it was considered great value on paper.

What does Arvell Reese's selection mean for Kayvon Thibodeaux?

Arvell Reese's selection raises questions about Kayvon Thibodeaux's future with the team, although reports indicate it doesn't immediately signal a trade.

Who are the other key players on the Giants' depth chart?

Other key players on the Giants' depth chart include Brian Burns and last year's top pick Abdul Carter.