The New York Giants traded Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals, acquiring the Bengals' No. 10 overall pick for the 2026 NFL Draft. This gives the Giants two Top 10 picks, including their own No. 5 overall pick.
NY Giants 2026 draft picks for NFL Draft after Dexter Lawrence trade
The New York Giants are shaking up the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
In trading Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals on April 18, the Giants received the Bengals' No. 10 overall pick in the draft, which begins Thursday night, April 23.
The blockbuster deal gives the Giants two picks in the Top 10. They also hold the No. 5 overall pick.
Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) pressures Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) during the Big Ten Conference championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2025. Ohio State lost 13-10.
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love
The Giants received the Cincinnati Bengals' No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft begins on Thursday night, April 23.
The Giants have two Top 10 picks: the No. 5 overall pick and the No. 10 overall pick from the Bengals.
The Giants traded Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals to acquire the No. 10 pick.
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Nov 22, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) celebrates scoring against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) celebrates a touchdown Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, during the Big Ten football championship against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 06: Caleb Downs #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in action against the Indiana Hoosiers in the 2025 Big Ten Football Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 06: Arvell Reese #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on against the Indiana Hoosiers in the 2025 Big Ten Football Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Penn State offensive lineman Vega Ioane
Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane (71) against the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 15: Mansoor Delane #4 of the LSU Tigers intercepts a pass during the second quarter of an NCAA game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa
Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) against the Mississippi Rebels during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles
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Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles
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Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) pressures Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) during the Big Ten Conference championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2025. Ohio State lost 13-10.
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Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love
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Nov 22, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) celebrates scoring against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
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Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) celebrates a touchdown Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, during the Big Ten football championship against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Ohio State safety Caleb Downs
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 06: Caleb Downs #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in action against the Indiana Hoosiers in the 2025 Big Ten Football Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 06: Arvell Reese #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on against the Indiana Hoosiers in the 2025 Big Ten Football Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Penn State offensive lineman Vega Ioane
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Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane (71) against the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane
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BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 15: Mansoor Delane #4 of the LSU Tigers intercepts a pass during the second quarter of an NCAA game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa
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Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) against the Mississippi Rebels during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Here's a look at the Giants' current list of picks in the 2026 NFL Draft following the Dexter Lawrence trade:
Round 1: No. 5
Round 1: No. 10
Round 2: No. 37
Round 4: No. 105
Round 5: No. 145
Round 6: No. 186
Round 6: No. 192
Round 6: No. 193
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