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The Giants traded Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals, gaining the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. A seven-round mock draft projection for the Giants has been released as they rebuild their franchise.
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With the 2026 NFL Draft set to begin Thursday night, things have changed in a big way for the Giants.
By trading star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals, they added the 10th overall pick.
So let’s bring you our latest Giants seven-round mock projection, as John Harbaugh rebuilds this franchise.
To make this projection more realistic, we used Pro Football Focus’ mock draft simulator to make the non-Giants selections.
• Round 1 (No. 5): RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
In this simulation, the first four picks were quarterback Fernando Mendoza, edge rusher Arvell Reese, linebacker Sonny Styles and edge rusher David Bailey. With Styles gone, Harbaugh opts for a big-time offensive weapon at No. 5 over safety Caleb Downs. Of course, there are no guarantees Love falls this far.
• Round 1 (No. 10): WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
From Nos. 6-10, these players were taken: offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa, edge rusher Rueben Bain, wide receiver and Downs. Tyson is the expected pick for Harbaugh at No. 10, as he passes on and continues to bolster his offense. Harbaugh desperately needs an upgrade from at the receiver spot opposite . Tyson gives him that.
The Giants traded Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals to gain the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The 10th overall pick allows the Giants to select a top talent as they aim to rebuild their franchise.
John Harbaugh is involved in the rebuilding efforts of the Giants franchise.
The Pro Football Focus mock draft simulator is used to create realistic draft projections by simulating non-Giants selections.

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• Round 2 (No. 37): OG Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
Instead of reaching for a defensive tackle to replace Lawrence — and this isn’t a great draft for that position — Harbaugh gets a much-needed piece for his offensive line.
He has big-time issues at both guard spots. And Pregnon “has the prototypical frame of a downhill blocker,” according to his NFL.com scouting report. Plus, the Giants are expected to sign veteran D.J. Reader (128 career starts) after the draft to help replace Lawrence.
• Round 4 (No. 105): CB Malik Muhammad, Texas
He isn’t going to be a sure-thing Day 1 option as the Giants’ No. 1 corner. (He’s a fourth-round pick, after all.) But Harbaugh needs to do something to address his less-than-ideal corner situation.
Muhammad, who is 6 feet and 182 pounds, must get bigger and stronger.
But there’s a lot to like about him, including these items from his NFL.com scouting report: “He can man up from press or off and is a plus pattern-matcher, staying in-phase and shadowing break points. He displays outstanding vision and adheres to his zone-cover principles, allowing him to play with ideal efficiency on all three levels.”
• Round 5 (No. 145): DT DeMonte Capehart, Clemson
Lawrence also went to Clemson back in the day, for what it’s worth. Obviously, Capehart will not be expected to solely replace Lawrence immediately (if ever). But he provides some depth along the interior defensive line, in the wake of Lawrence’s departure.
• Round 6 (No. 186): C Pat Coogan, Indiana
John Michael Schmitz has failed to impress through three seasons and is entering the final year of his rookie contract. Coogan can slot in as his backup in 2026, spend time learning and maybe compete for the starting job in 2027.
• Round 6 (No. 192): S Cole Wisniewski, Texas Tech
Some safety depth and special teams help, with Downs already in the mix. Wisniewski’s run-stopping skills will intrigue Harbaugh. But Wisniewski must prove he can consistently stay healthy.
• Round 6 (No. 193): Edge rusher Quintayvious Hutchins, Boston College
An undersized player who plays stronger than he looks. From his NFL.com scouting report: “He’s an above-average athlete with good short-area burst when pursuing runners and quarterbacks. Hutchins should compete for a backup role as a stand-up edge and become a plus contributor on special teams.”
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