The New York Giants will pick twice in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, at No. 5 and No. 10. They acquired the No. 10 pick through a trade with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Key points
Giants have two first-round picks in 2026 NFL Draft
First pick is No. 5 and second is No. 10
No. 10 pick acquired from Bengals
Draft begins Thursday night
Event location is Pittsburgh
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When do Giants pick in NFL Draft 2026? See full list of selections
The 2026 NFL Draft begins Thursday night in Pittsburgh, with the Giants scheduled have to two picks -- No. 5 and No. 10 -- in the first round.
The Giants acquired the No. 10 pick when they traded Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this week. This opens up many possibilities for GM Joe Schoen and first-year head coach John Harbaugh to make impact moves for 2026 and beyond.
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.
Q&A
What are the New York Giants' draft picks for the 2026 NFL Draft?
The New York Giants have two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft: No. 5 and No. 10.
How did the Giants acquire the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Giants acquired the No. 10 pick by trading Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals.
When does the 2026 NFL Draft start?
The 2026 NFL Draft begins on Thursday night.
Where is the 2026 NFL Draft being held?
The 2026 NFL Draft is being held in Pittsburgh.
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Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love
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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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
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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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
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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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
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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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
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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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
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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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
Penn State offensive lineman Vega Ioane
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
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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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
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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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
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
Will it work out? We'll find out Thursday night. Here's what you need to know about when the NFL Draft begins, and when the Giants will make their picks:
