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Who is DT Bobby Jamison-Travis, and why did the NY Giants draft him?
TL;DR
The New York Giants drafted defensive tackle Bobby Jamison-Travis in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft after trading Dexter Lawrence. This choice surprised many, as other prospects were expected to be selected instead.
Key points
- New York Giants drafted Bobby Jamison-Travis in the sixth round
- The pick was made after trading Dexter Lawrence
- Other defensive tackles were considered but not selected
- Jamison-Travis was a surprising choice for many analysts
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Bobby Jamison-Travis at Auburn. | Getty Images
The entire NFL world knew that after trading Dexter Lawrence the New York Giants would have to address the defensive tackle position somewhere in the 2026 NFL Draft. I doubt anyone, though figured that would be with the sixth-round selection of Bobby Jamison-Travis.
Kayden McDonald maybe, but the Houston Texans jumped in front of the Giants to select him in Round 2. Other names we talked about at Big Blue View included Lee Hunter, Christen Miller, Chris McClellan, Dominique Orange, Dontay Corleone, Tim Keenan, and Zane Durant. The Giants said no to all of those guys, and every other defensive tackle available when they selected.
Except Jamison-Travis.
So, who is Jamison-Travis and why did the Giants make him their first pick of Round 6 on Saturday? That, of course, being an indication that when their turn came to pick three times in seven selections Jamison-Thomas was the player they wanted most.
Jamison-Travis, most recently out of Auburn, is a player I had not heard of until the Giants drafted him. I very nearly called him “Jamison-Thomas” in the headline of this article. That is a mistake I am likely to make at some point.
The Giants, though, obviously knew who Jamison-Travis was. They hosted the 6-foot-3⅜, 328-pound fomer JUCO player for a ‘30’ visit, and said they spent “a considerable amount of time” with him.
“We talked about the D-tackle position a little bit last night, and we’re happy to get him in here,” said general manager Joe Schoen. “Big body, long, strong, powerful.”
Q&A
Why did the New York Giants draft Bobby Jamison-Travis?
The Giants needed to address the defensive tackle position after trading Dexter Lawrence, and they selected Jamison-Travis in the sixth round.
Who were the other defensive tackles considered by the Giants in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Other defensive tackles considered included Kayden McDonald, Lee Hunter, Christen Miller, Chris McClellan, Dominique Orange, Dontay Corleone, Tim Keenan, and Zane Durant.
What round was Bobby Jamison-Travis selected in during the NFL Draft?
Bobby Jamison-Travis was selected in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
What impact does Bobby Jamison-Travis's drafting have on the Giants' defense?
His selection aims to fill the gap left by Dexter Lawrence's departure, potentially strengthening the Giants' defensive line.
