Matt Citak

The 2026 NFL Draft is officially underway.

The Giants, armed with two picks inside the top 10, have emerged from the first round with Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese (No. 5) and Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (No. 10).

Before we get into what NFL analysts are saying, here are the Giants' remaining draft picks:

Round 2No. 37

Round 4No. 105

Round 5No. 145

Round 6No. 186

Round 6No. 192 (from MIA)

Round 6No. 193 (from DAL)

Round 1, Pick 5 - Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State

CBS Sports' Mike Renner

Grade:A+

"The Giants just became the scariest edge-rushing group in the NFL and truthfully it's not even close. Their third down packages are going to be a true sprint to the quarterback. Reese has special play strength for someone with 4.46 speed. And he's only scratching the surface at 20-years old."

Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic

Grade:A+

"The Giants likely can't believe their luck. Reese has the most upside of any defensive player in this class, and he's versatile and explosive. When you combine him with Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and perhaps Kayvon Thibodeaux, the Giants now have a ferocious pass rush. And, as we saw a generation ago, that recipe makes Super Bowl jambalaya.

"Reese (6-4, 241) conjures up comparisons with former Penn State (and current Green Bay Packers) pass rusher Micah Parsons and rightly so. Both were lethal pass-rushing linebackers in college and projected as edge defenders in the NFL. In his first season as a starter at Ohio State, Reese was a consensus first-team All-American and racked up 6.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss and 69 total tackles."

Danny Kelly, The Ringer

Grade: A+

"The draft couldn't have fallen any more perfectly for the Giants to this point, with a couple of surprise picks leading to an Arvell Reese mini-slide. New York lands my top-ranked player here in Reese, a hyperversatile playmaker who can make an impact from both the off-ball linebacker and edge rusher spots. The Giants will have to prove they can fully maximize Reese's skill setand that means figuring out how to split his time on the edge and off the ballbut with Brian Burns and Abdul Carter already on the roster, New York's coaching staff won't have to force Reese into doing only one thing. Reese brings some potential variance because of his tweener profile, but he has as much upside as any player in this draft. I absolutely love this pick for New York."

Charles McDonald, Yahoo! Sports

Grade:A+

"This is how you get value in the top five of the draft. Reese easily could've been the second overall pick and nobody would have batted an eye. To get him here is a bit further than most people thought he would fall, and the Giants need to replenish front seven talent after trading away Dexter Lawrence. Reese can play any linebacker or edge rusher moving forward at a high level."

Vinnie Iyer, The Sporting News

Grade: A

"The Giants take advantage of Reese falling a few spots after Bailey to get the most impactful defender available with Love and Tate off the board. Reese is a versatile weapon in the Micah Parsons vein who has shown some pass-rush juice to go with his lateral rangy playmaking. He gives them a little more ground coverage than former college teammate Sonny Styles."

Rob Rang, Fox Sports

Grade: A-

"This is a fascinating selection for the Giants, as Reese gives the Giants as formidable a trio of edge rushers as there is in the NFL, teaming, of course, with recent top-10 selections Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux. Reese's ability to play the off-ball linebacker position, as well as project as a dynamic pass-rusher gives head coach John Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson an awful lot of flexibility. And unlike some of the coaches who passed on Reese, Harbaugh has the security to give him time to develop."

Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today

Grade:A-

"Reese was the top-ranked overall player on many analysts' big boards (including ours). He can detonate blockers and ball carriers alike, which will surely come in handy for bolstering the league's 31st-ranked run defense. The pass-rush plan might take some time to coalesce, but the Micah Parsons comparisons - while lofty - are not unfounded."

Mark Schofield, SB Nation

Grade:A-

"In today's NFL the most important spot on the field remains seven yards behind the center. You need a quarterback that can throw from there, linemen that can protect that spot, and defenders that can attack it. The Giants now have some talent on their defense front with the addition of Arvell Reese. There will be some refinement needed if he moves to the edge full-time, and he can still offer some athleticism on the second level if the Giants want to use him in an off-ball role, but they have given themselves some options here at No. 5, and I love when a team seems to have a plan."

Pro Football Focus

"Reese doesn't have much experience working as a traditional edge rusher, but that doesn't mean he can't impact the quarterback as a pass rusher, even if he ends up playing primarily off-ball for New York. Reese is a tremendous athlete who plays with physicality, and there's plenty of room for growth at just 20 years old. This marks back-to-back years in which the Giants have used an early pick on a pass rusher with off-ball experience (Abdul Carter in 2025), providing versatility to their defensive front and pass-rush packages."

Round 1, Pick 10 - Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami

Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic

Grade:A

"Mauigoa is a terrific run blocker, the heart of Miami's offense and as reliable as it gets. This has been a terrific draft for the Giants. Arvell Reese at No. 5 is outstanding value and there were some in the NFL who considered Mauigoa as this draft's top offensive lineman. Could be an immediate guard, maybe a long-term tackle. Either way, he'll be a factor in New York."

Rob Rang, Fox Sports

Grade: A

"Mauigoa starred at right tackle for The U, but I believe the Giants will move him inside to right guard. His girth and power make him an ideal fit for New York, a club looking to adopt the run-heavy attack John Harbaugh preferred at Baltimore. I actually like this fit even better than Spencer Fano in Cleveland one pick earlier despite the left tackle position being more valued than interior blockers."

CBS Sports' Mike Renner

Grade:A-

"The Giants lock in the missing piece to their starting five with Mauigoa. He'll kick inside to right guard for now, where he'll be a butt-kicker in the run game. His ability to move people off the line of scrimmage is special for a player who hasn't even turned 21 yet. Jaxson Dart is somewhere celebrating."

Mark Schofield, SB Nation

Grade:A-

"When the Giants swung last weekend's trade with the Cincinnati Bengals to secure this selection, many thought one potential path for them was Mauigoa at No. 5, and perhaps Tyson at No. 10. Another option was Mauigoa at No. 5, and the best defender available at No. 10. Now, the Giants get Arvell Reese at No. 5 an elite upgrade to their defensive front and a mauler in Mauigoa at No. 10. The process is commendable."

Pro Football Focus

"There's a good chance Mauigoa starts his career on the interior, where the Giants have a more immediate need after bringing back Jermaine Eluemunor at right tackle. However, he provides potential tackle flexibility in case of injury or future roster movement. Mauigoa is a powerful run blocker who is coming off a 2025 season at Miami in which he earned an 87.0 PFF pass-blocking grade at right tackle."