New York Giants draft picks, grades for selections in NFL Draft

The New York Giants hold heavy influence over the 2026 NFL Draft first round with two top-10 picks.

The Giants have a clear need at defensive tackle after trading Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati for the No. 10 pick, but can build elsewhere with their Nos. 5 and 10 picks.

John Harbaugh's first Giants draft can shape what his tenure looks like in the coming years, especially if the team fortifies both lines of scrimmage this weekend.

Here's the Giants' picks, selections and grades for the NFL Draft.

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New York Giants NFL Draft picks

1st round, No. 5 overall | Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State

• Instant grade: A-minus
• Analysis: Reese is a high-ceiling prospect whose versatility as an off-ball linebacker and pass rusher got Micah Parsons comparisons. But Reese should be able to maximize at both spots as a versatile front-seven defender under defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson who should quickly add up the TFLs and pressures in Year 1. His athleticism is off-the-screen. It's not a knock-em-out A grade, but he could easily be the best player in the class by the end of his rookie year.