The New York Giants had a successful 2026 NFL draft, selecting Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa in the top 10. Both players were considered top talents at their respective positions.
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PFF: New York Giants reached on three players in 2026 NFL draft
The New York Giants were one of the clear winners from the 2026 NFL draft in Pittsburgh last month.
The Giants selected Ohio State superstar Arvell Reese with the fifth overall pick, followed by Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa at No. 10. Each player was widely regarded as the top available talent at his position, and New York was able to land the duo within the first 10 picks of the draft.
Giants select Arvell Reese
Giants select Francis Mauigoa
New York Giants select Colton Hood
New York Giants select Fields
The New York Giants drafted Arvell Reese from Ohio State and Francis Mauigoa from Miami.
Arvell Reese is a wide receiver, while Francis Mauigoa is an offensive tackle.
The Giants selected Arvell Reese with the fifth overall pick and Francis Mauigoa with the tenth overall pick.
The Giants were seen as winners due to their successful selections of two top talents within the first 10 picks.
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Giants select Bobby Jamison-Travis
Giants select J.C. Davis
Giants select Jack Kelly
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Giants select Arvell Reese
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Giants select Arvell Reese
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Giants select Francis Mauigoa
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New York Giants select Colton Hood
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New York Giants select Fields
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Giants select Bobby Jamison-Travis
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Giants select J.C. Davis
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Giants select Jack Kelly
The Giants added much-needed depth at cornerback in the second round by selecting Tennessee defensive back Colton Hood with the 37th overall pick. New York was extremely busy throughout Day 2 of the draft. After choosing Hood, the team traded into the third round to select Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields.
Following that move, the Giants had just three picks remaining. They selected Auburn defensive tackle Bobby Jamison-Travis, Illinois offensive tackle J.C. Davis, and BYU linebacker Jack Kelly in the sixth round to complete their 2026 draft class.
Pro Football Focus recently graded the Giants’ 2026 rookie class, awarding New York an "A" for one of the highest-ranking rookie classes in the NFL. However, PFF also says they reached on three players: Fields, Jamison-Travis, and Kelly.
Fields: If Fields attacks the ball in the air with more consistency and urgency, he has a chance to stick on an NFL roster as a big-bodied receiver with reliable blocking and adequate long speed.
Jamison-Travis: Jamison-Travis leverages his stocky build, weight and arm length to be a disruptive run defender, ranking highly in PFF run-defense grade (84.6) and run-stop rate (12.1%) in 2025. However, his limited pass-rush production, combined with minimal special teams experience and his age, creates a narrow path to a roster spot at the next level.
Kelly: Kelly’s production is anchored by his pass-rush output, as he generated 128 pressures on 576 pass-rush snaps (22.2% pressure rate) across his career, with at least 28 pressures in each season and career pass-rush grades of 85.7 (2022), 91.1 (2023), 70.1 (2024) and 77.7 (2025). His overall grading profile has remained steady — above 60.0 in all four seasons, including a 68.7 mark in 2025 — with run-defense grades consistently in the mid-60s. At 6-foot-2, 240 pounds, he brings a physical, downhill presence with real juice as a blitzer, translating to disruption when attacking gaps.
Reese and the rest of the Giants’ rookie class will look to prove their potential during training camp this summer, as New York enters the 2026 season with an elite young core on both sides of the ball.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: PFF: New York Giants reached on three players in 2026 NFL draft