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Why Giants didn't trade 5th pick, chose Arvell Reese
TL;DR
The New York Giants opted not to trade their No. 5 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and instead selected Arvell Reese. They also hold the No. 10 pick, acquired from the Cincinnati Bengals for Dexter Lawrence.
Key points
- Giants did not trade their No. 5 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
- They selected Arvell Reese with the 5th pick
- Giants hold the No. 10 pick from the Bengals for Dexter Lawrence
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The New York Giants could've traded down from the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
They didn't do that, though. Instead they picked
It's a strong acquisition for the Giants, and the fun night is just getting started.
They'll be back on the clock soon with the No. 10 overall pick. That's what they got from the Cincinnati Bengals for Dexter Lawrence.
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Why Giants didn't trade 5th pick, chose Arvell Reese
Frankly, Reese wasn't expected to be here. The New York Jets chose pass rusher David Bailey with the No. 2 pick, and then two offensive players were taken (Jeremiyah Love, Carnell Tate). That left Reese on the board.
Reese is a star linebacker from Ohio State who has been compared to Micah Parsons.
He could become a dominant edge rusher. Even if that doesn't work, he can turn into an off-ball linebacker.
Q&A
Why did the Giants choose not to trade their 5th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Giants decided to keep the No. 5 pick to select Arvell Reese, believing it was a strong acquisition for their team.
Who did the Giants acquire with the 5th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Giants selected Arvell Reese with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
What did the Giants receive from the Bengals in exchange for Dexter Lawrence?
The Giants received the No. 10 overall pick from the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for Dexter Lawrence.
