{"id":875084,"date":"2026-04-26T10:24:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T10:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/875084\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T10:24:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T10:24:32","slug":"giants-news-4-26-giants-draft-class-complete-udfa-signings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/875084\/","title":{"rendered":"Giants news, 4\/26: Giants draft class complete, UDFA signings"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u200b\u200bGood morning, New York Giants<\/a> fans!<\/p>\n

From Big Blue ViewOther Giant observations4 Teams That Are Quietly Crushing the 2026 NFL Draft | SI.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The New York Giants entered the NFL Draft with an abundance of capital at their disposal and they\u2019ve taken full advantage. They landed Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa at Nos. 5 and 10 overall. The value can be fairly questioned, given the Giants allegedly plan to play Reese at off-ball linebacker and Mauigoa at guard, but there\u2019s no denying they\u2019ve added two elite talents to the roster.<\/p>\n

Getting cornerback Colton Hood at No. 37 overall should replace Cor\u2019Dale Flott in the lineup. Hood was a\u00a0fringe first-round prospect who represented excellent value\u00a0in Round 2. We had mixed feelings about wide receiver Malachi Fields<\/a> with the 74th pick, but his size and vertical ability could pay dividends in an offense that needed another wideout.<\/p>\n

Greg Cosell compares Malachi Fields to Michael Thomas<\/a>New York Giants 2026 NFL draft picks: Selection analysis | ESPN.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Hood had 72 pass attempts against as the primary defender in FBS without allowing a touchdown since 2023. That tied for second among all defenders, trailing only Arizona<\/a> defensive back\u00a0Treydan Stukes<\/a>. That includes Hood\u2019s time at Auburn, Colorado and Tennessee<\/a>, where he was a third-team All-SEC selection this past season. It shows how difficult it was to beat Hood throughout his college career because of his sticky coverage.<\/p>\n

Fields ran the 40-yard dash in 4.61 seconds at the NFL combine. That left questions about his speed and ability to create separation at the NFL level. But the Giants believe he plays faster. Coach John Harbaugh says the GPS trackers had him consistently running 21 miles per hour during games. That combined with Fields\u2019 impressive catch radius made him a player the Giants \u201ccoveted.\u201d<\/p>\n

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NFL Draft roundtable: Giants and Browns add talent, Broncos have work to do | The Athletic<\/a><\/p>\n

Which team\u2019s class intrigues you the most through the draft\u2019s first two days?<\/p>\n

Ted Nguyen:\u00a0The New York Giants added a lot of good players that fit the mold of what John Harbaugh is looking for in terms of tenacity. They said Ohio State\u2019s Arvell Reese will play inside linebacker with Abdul Carter<\/a> and Brian Burns<\/a> playing edge. I like that Reese won\u2019t play full-time edge, and it\u2019ll be interesting to see how defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson deploys him in pressure schemes. Miami<\/a> tackle Francis Mauigoa solidifies their line. He can play inside and eventually kick to right tackle. Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood adds a physical presence on their secondary. Notre Dame wideout Malachi Fields is one of the best contested-catch receivers in the class and should give Jaxson Dart<\/a> a big back-shoulder-fade partner to throw to.<\/p>\n

NFL Draft 2026 Day 2 Grades for Every Pick | Bleacher Report<\/a><\/p>\n

37. New York Giants: CB Colton Hood, Tennessee. Hood has enormous potential, but he\u2019s far from a polished prospect. The two-time transfer will be 21 for the entirety of his rookie season. At his best, he shows excellent man-coverage capabilities. Too often, he\u2019ll also show poor technique and instincts, thus surrendering easy targets. He\u2019ll enter his new situation with starter upside, but he needs time to develop and not quickly become a liability against NFL route-runners. Grade:\u00a0C<\/p>\n

74. New York Giants: WR Malachi Fields, Notre Dame. The all-star circuit can be hugely beneficial for a prospect. Case in point, Fields never became a dominant target during his time with the Fighting Irish. However, he was arguably the best player on the field during Senior Bowl week. Fields showed big play ability by overwhelming defenders with his size and body control. The near-6\u20195\u2033, 218-pound target may not be the most explosive option, but he is more fluid in and out of his routes than his size indicates. Grade:\u00a0B<\/p>\n

Grading the Giants\u2019 Day 2 picks from the 2026 NFL Draft, including Colton Hood | SNY.tv<\/a><\/p>\n

Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee. Corner was less discussed, but still a major need for the Giants entering the NFL Draft. Hood was among the draft\u2019s risers. It\u2019s somewhat surprising he was there in the second round. The Giants could have addressed the interior of their defensive line, but\u00a0Kayden McDonald\u00a0went one pick before. In Hood, the Giants get a physical, press-man guy with good ball skills. GRADE: B+<\/p>\n

Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame. Fields is big (6-foot-4), physical, contested catch maestro. His catch radius is different than what New York has in the room now. He was particularly impressive at the Senior Bowl, where general manager\u00a0Joe Schoen\u00a0said scouts told him he was the \u201cbest\u201d receiver there. The one concern here is what the Giants had to give up to go get him. No. 104 and 145 are fine; it\u2019s the 2027 fourth-round pick that\u2019s noteworthy. That class is supposed to be superb. Most teams are taking all picks in that class off the table when it comes to trades. For the Giants to give one of those selections up \u2026 it\u2019s not ideal. GRADE: C+<\/p>\n

A BaldyBreakdown on Arvell ReeseArvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa more than a pleasant Giants draft surprise for John Harbaugh | New York Post<\/a><\/p>\n

Harbaugh in 18 years with the Ravens never had the luxury of two top-10 picks in any draft. Heck, he had only one top-10 pick \u2014 No. 6 in 2016 \u2014 so he can be excused for seeming a bit giddy after these two selections were in the books. These two players are now officially the first draft picks for the Harbaugh Giants. He demanded strength down the middle in Baltimore<\/a> and knew he needed it to establish his culture with his new franchise.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s two picks that strengthen us down the middle,\u2019\u2019 he said. \u201cDown the middle of our offense, down the middle of our defense. These are two, these are great players, these are two top-five players in this draft, in our opinion. You couldn\u2019t do any better.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n

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How John Harbaugh put his draft stamp on Giants, with Eagles in crosshairs | NJ.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Bottom line: Harbaugh has not wavered from his plan to turn these Giants into fighters, coming off a 7-27 record the past two seasons.<\/p>\n

Harbaugh has long since made something else clear, too: His mission is grander than just winning eight or nine games in a season instead of three or four. He wants to dethrone the Eagles in the NFC East. And every decision Harbaugh mapped out this offseason aimed toward accomplishing that lofty goal.<\/p>\n

Giants will decide on Deonte Banks\u2019 fifth-year option after the draft | USAToday.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The projected fifth-year option for Banks in 2027 is\u00a0$12.633 million, fully guaranteed if the Giants choose to exercise it. For a player who has basically busted and has been relegated to backup duty at corner and a returner on special teams, the Giants have no other recourse but to decline.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re going to talk about that early next week,\u201d Giants general manager Joe Schoen said when probed about Banks\u2019 option on Friday night.<\/p>\n

Around the league<\/p>\n

Jonathan Greenard trade: Eagles acquire Vikings edge rusher and sign him to contract extension | Bleeding Green Nation<\/a><\/p>\n

Dallas sends fifth-round pick for LB Dee Winters to fill key need | CBSSports.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Micah Parsons trade results are in; here is the full breakdown | Blogging the Boys<\/a><\/p>\n

Sean McVay says he\u2019s thrilled, not mad, about Rams\u2019 stunning draft selection of Ty Simpson | NFL.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Texans DT Kayden McDonald: I\u2019m gonna show I\u2019m the best player in this class | Pro Football Talk<\/a><\/p>\n

Jermod McCoy falls to Raiders in Round 4 of NFL draft | ESPN.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Raiders trade Tyree Wilson to Saints to draft Arizona S Dalton Johnson in fifth round | The Athletic<\/a><\/p>\n

Raiders trade former first-round pick Tyree Wilson to Saints | NFL.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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