Pick for No. 5: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
Analysis: “Francis Mauigoa is a three-year starter at right tackle who has developed under one of the country’s top offensive line coaches in Alex Mirabal. He has remained injury-free and logged more than 2,500 snaps at Miami. Mauigoa plays with high-end power at the point of attack in the run game, showing strong leverage and technique while excelling as a puller who reaches the second level. He’s technically sound in pass protection, with good instincts and footwork, plus the ability to mirror and anchor against power.”
Pick for No. 10: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Analysis: “Joe Schoen was one of two GMs at Tyson’s individual pro day on Friday, and what he saw was good enough for him to trade Dexter Lawrence for the 10th overall pick.”
Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic
Pick for No. 5: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Analysis: “To be frank: The Giants hit the jackpot with this trade. New York was already in a great position to add talent to an already intriguing young roster before Harbaugh’s first season. Now, the Giants can add two premium talents to a hungry group. Love’s presence as a true three-down weapon with legit receiving ability is perfect for Harbaugh-ball. And if New York is hell-bent on landing Styles, it now has the capital to make sure that happens. This should be an exciting draft for Giants fans.”
Pick for No. 10: Caleb Downs, DB, Ohio State
Analysis: “We’ve been running through 2025 mocks for four months now and the two players I’ve been torn about slotting to New York at No. 5 were Love and Downs. Two of my favorite X-factors in this draft, two players who can enter an NFL locker room and make an impact on Day 1. Thanks to the Bengals, the Giants now get both.”
Pick for No. 5: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
Analysis: “This pick reminds me of Washington’s selection of Brandon Scherff at this same spot in 2015. Scherff played tackle at Iowa, but it was clear he possessed the strength and tenacity to be an excellent run blocker as well as provide sturdy pass protection. He ended up being a five-time Pro Bowler and one-time All-Pro at guard over 10 NFL seasons. Mauigoa presents similar aptitudes, so he could start at right guard for the Giants as a rookie and move back outside in the future if needed.”
Pick for No. 10: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Analysis: “New York adds Downs using the pick it just acquired from Cincinnati for Pro Bowl DT Dexter Lawrence. A sure-tackler with elite instincts and leadership traits, Downs could be a target for the Giants at No. 5 overall, but they’re thrilled to find him still on the board at this slot.”
Keith Sanchez, The Draft Network
Pick for No. 5: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Analysis: “The Giants have invested heavily in the front seven of this defense and still have a lingering contract dispute with Dexter Lawrence. But their secondary needs some help to help elevate the results of this entire defense. With the No. 5 pick, the Giants go with Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. Downs is a three-level impact player that should remind fans of a Xavier McKinney-style player who is aggressive, fast, and physical at the defensive back position.”
Pick for No. 10: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
Analysis: “The Giants now have two first-round picks inside the Top 10. This allows them to address another critical part of their team, and that’s the OL. In this spot, the Giants draft Miami OT Francis Mauigoa. Mauigoa can play OT or OG for the Giants and help solidify a group that has had its ups and downs.”
Pick for No. 5: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Analysis: “The Lawrence blockbuster gives the G-Men options. Trade up for Love perhaps? Take a receiver of their choice? Plenty on the table to choose from … yet probably little incentive for new coach John Harbaugh to rush into a potentially rash direction given the amount of work to do here. Is Downs the best defender in this draft? Arguably. Can he play exceptionally in the slot, box or center field − a skill set Kyle Hamilton provided Harbaugh in Baltimore? Yep – though don’t confuse Downs for the type of imposing physical specimen Hamilton is. Yet Downs’ ability to anticipate and read the field and ability to play chess in real time could really render him a professional game changer at a position that normally isn’t drafted this highly. With Jaxson Dart installed as the Giants’ new franchise quarterback, Downs would be a worthy defensive counterpart.”
Pick for No. 10: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Analysis: “A lot of dots being connected between the Giants and Tyson given the Lawrence deal was struck just a day after GM Joe Schoen attended the wideout’s belated workout in Arizona. Tyson’s injury history is certainly problematic, but he’s also widely considered this draft’s best receiver otherwise. And New York certainly has a need at the position following WR2 Wan’Dale Robinson’s departure during free agency combined with WR1 Malik Nabers’ recovery from ACL and meniscus injuries – Harbaugh recently indicating his availability for Week 1 could be in doubt. Regardless, a Nabers-Tyson combo would be one heckuva way to set Dart up for long-term success.”
Pick for No. 5: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
Analysis: “A young QB’s best friend is good protection. The Giants brought back Jermaine Eluemunor to protect the right side, but Mauigoa is too good to pass up here. If needed, he can become an All-Pro guard and turn what was once a weakness into a strength for the G-Men.”
Pick for No. 10: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Analysis: “When healthy, Jordyn Tyson could be considered the best WR in this draft, and it sounds like he’s healthy. Malik Nabers, Isaiah Likely and Tyson — good luck slowing that trio down.”
Nate Tice & Charles McDonald, Yahoo Sports
Pick for No. 5: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Analysis: “The Giants are locked and loaded with two of the top 10 selections in this year’s draft after trading star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals. Now they wield 16 minutes’ worth of picks Thursday night, opening up all kinds of possibilities to attack their roster. Downs would be the highest selected safety in over a decade. His game, a steadiness he brings every play from some part of the center of the defense, would help solidify the back end of a Giants unit that has yielded big play after big play over the past few seasons.”
Pick for No. 10: Keldric Faulk, DL/Edge, Auburn
Analysis: “Out goes Dexter Lawrence, in comes Faulk. He is a monster against the run and has a ton of upside to grow as a player who doesn’t turn 21 until September. He’s raw as a pass rusher, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. His role in Auburn’s defense didn’t allow for many clean pass rushing reps, so he’s a bit of a blank slate there. He’s right at the “tweener” range now, but his ability to stand strong against the run and eat double teams is rare for someone with his frame. He probably has the best run defending tape in the class.”
Todd McShay, The McShay Report
Pick for No. 5: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Analysis: “WR Jordyn Tyson, DS Caleb Downs, and OT Francis Mauigoa are the other three names linked to the Giants, but they cash in on the opportunity to draft the No. 1 player on my board—as well as many NFL teams’ boards—at pick no. 5. They pair Love with Cam Skattebo (and Tyrone Tracy Jr.) in the backfield, complementing running styles and skill sets alongside second-year QB Jaxson Dart.”
Pick for No. 10: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
Analysis: “Caleb Downs and Vega Ioane could be in play here, but Mauigoa has been linked to the Giants for a while, and this would be great value to land a player many scouts believe is the top offensive lineman in the draft.”
Pick for No. 5: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Analysis: “John Harbaugh values the safety position and is looking to create a strong culture in the building. Downs makes plenty of sense here for the Giants.”
Pick for No. 10: Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami
Analysis: “With their second top-10 pick, the Giants take the first offensive lineman. Mauigoa is a pedigreed prospect who should offer high-level guard/tackle flexibility.”
Pick for No. 5: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Analysis: “With Love going to Tennessee in this mock, there are three real options: Styles, Tyson or safety Caleb Downs (Ohio State).”
Pick for No. 10: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Analysis: “As a premium player at a nonpremium position, Downs is more likely to slip, which is common for safeties in Round 1. In this scenario, the Giants would have to hope the Saints don’t select Downs. He is my No. 3 overall player.”
Pick for No. 5: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
Analysis: “The Giants look to get tougher and more physical up front here, adding a powerfully built day-one starter at either tackle or guard in Mauigoa. The former Hurricanes standout will help keep Jaxson Dart upright a little more consistently in 2026 and beyond, plus Mauigoa should be key in getting the team’s run game going under new coach John Harbaugh.”
Pick for No. 10: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Analysis: “After upgrading their offensive line with the fifth pick, the Giants turn around here and add to their defense. Styles is a super rangy and versatile defender who can line up at multiple spots, defending the run or covering as an off-ball linebacker or rushing the passer off the edge. He gives defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson plenty of options.”