As the New York Giants limp toward the end of another disappointing season, retired running back and two-time Super Bowl champion Brandon Jacobs is sounding off on the team’s draft strategy for 2026.
In a pointed post on X, Jacobs advocated for trading back from a potentially high pick (currently No. 2 overall) to accumulate more selections, emphasizing the need for depth across the roster.
The post sparked over 400 replies from passionate fans debating priorities like bolstering the secondary, adding wide receivers, or even linebackers to transform the defense.
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Echoing Jacobs’ sentiment was retired Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes, another Super Bowl hero, who replied with a resounding “100,” signaling full agreement.
Tynes joins a chorus of ex-players calling for smarter asset management amid the Giants’ rebuild under general manager Joe Schoen.
Jacobs, who bulldozed for 5,090 yards and 60 rushing touchdowns during his Giants tenure, recently expressed a broader interest in re-engaging with the franchise in some capacity. His draft plea aligns with fan frustrations over past missteps, such as the 2021 trade-down that netted Kadarius Toney instead of stars like Micah Parsons.
With quarterback Jaxson Dart secured, trading back would yield more picks and potentially, multiple high-impact talents — perhaps cornerbacks or interior offensive linemen — to accelerate contention.
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This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Brandon Jacobs urges New York Giants to trade back