Dan Salomone
Super Bowl LX is in the books, and that means the first round draft order is officially set.
The New York Giants hold the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which will take place April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. The Giants have used the fifth selection four times in franchise history, most recently on outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux in 2022.
2026 NFL Draft Order
A look at the latest mock drafts for the Giants at No. 5:
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Media
Pick:Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Analysis:"The Giants could add a receiver later in the draft -- it's a deep class at the position -- but Delane would immediately be their most talented cornerback."
Dane Brugler, The Athletic
Pick:Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Analysis:"Not everyone will be on board with drafting a safety this early, but Downs isn't a typical safety. He sees the field like a chessboard and plays with the instincts and competitive toughness that impact the game in substantial ways."
Eric Edholm, NFL.com
Pick:Makai Lemon, WR, USC
Analysis:"Don't rule out an offensive lineman here, but Lemon and Malik Nabers could be an excellent duo for Jaxson Dart and a new Giants offense. Lemon is a tough, competitive, yards-after-catch specialist who'll fit a hard-nosed John Harbaugh team."
Bucky Brooks, NFL.com
Pick:Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
Analysis:"The Giants get back to their menacing ways under new coach John Harbaugh by fortifying the trenches with fresh talent."
Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
Pick:Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Analysis:"Delane is a smothering presence outside with the ability to stay tight on all three levels and take the rock away."
Matt Miller, ESPN
Pick:Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Analysis:"Tate's tape reminds me of Justin Jefferson at LSU, and he enters the league with a similar body type and skill set."
Max Chadwick, Pro Football Focus
Pick:Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Analysis:"His 88.6 PFF grade is fourth among all FBS wide receivers this year, while his 151.8 passer rating when targeted leads all wideouts in America. Tate would give New York a true X-receiver that'd pair very nicely with Malik Nabers once he recovers from his torn ACL."
Trevor Sikkema, Pro Football Focus
Pick:Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Analysis:"With Malik Nabers recovering from a major knee injury and Wan'Dale Robinson set to hit free agency, New York could be forced to add another difference-maker in the passing game. Tyson offers that upside, boasting the highest ceiling of the group after earning an 89.5 PFF receiving grade against man coverage this past season."
Cynthia Frelund, NFL Network
Pick:Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
Analysis:"McCoy tore his ACL in January 2025 (he missed all of last season), so we'll have to see how his medical evaluations turn out during the draft process (including at the NFL Scouting Combine). But my model loves his potential and upside: He has the highest rating for a true press corner in this year's class. Also, at just 20 years old, he's two years younger than my No. 2 rated corner, Mansoor Delane."
Mike Renner, CBS Sports
Pick:Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
Analysis:"Keldric Faulk may be listed as a defensive end, but his body type fits more like a defensive tackle in most NFL schemes today. At 6-foot-6 and 285 pounds, Faulk is a Calais Campbell-esque tweener who is already a handful in the run game. Slot him next to Dexter Lawrence, and the Giants' front four would be a terrifying group to block."
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports
Pick:Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Analysis:"Tate is a long strider with a big catch radius and reliable hands who makes contested catches downfield look easy. He flashes quickness and short-area agility to create separation at the top of his route and has the ability to make defenders miss after the catch. His ball-tracking, route-running and ability to operate in space make him a Day 1 impact player at the next level."
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports
Pick:Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Analysis:"Carnell Tate would provide more confidence going into Year 2 with Jaxson Dart. Tate is a bigger body with great body control and a feel for playing in space."
Blake Brockermeyer, CBS Sports
Pick:Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Analysis:"Spencer Fano plays with good technique and excellent feet, and I believe he can handle either tackle spot. He didn't allow a sack this season and gave up only six hurries. His best days are still ahead, but I like his power at the point, his ability to move people in the run game and the athleticism to pull and clear defenders at the second level."
Danny Kelly, The Ringer
Pick:Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Analysis:"The Giants show here that they're all about the development of quarterback Jaxson Dart. Tate is a big-time playmaker with good length and incredible body control that he uses to dominate at the catch point. He's a perfect complement to Malik Nabers and gives Dart another go-to guy to throw to in high-leverage situations."
Justin Melo, The Draft Network
Pick:Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami
Analysis:"John Harbaugh and the Giants are tasked with investing in Jaxson Dart's development this offseason."
Keith Sanchez, The Draft Network
Pick:Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Analysis:"The New York Giants drafted Jaxson Dart in the first round last year, and as a rookie, he showed some promise that should have the front office optimistic about what he could develop into. But if they want Dart to take the same steps that Caleb Williams and Drake Maye took in their sophomore years, they are going to need to upgrade the receiver room and give him another weapon, especially with Malik Nabers recovering from an ACL injury. So in this spot, the Giants decide to go with Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson."
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