NFL Draft 2026 best available players for New York Giants: Kayden McDonald, Germie Bernard

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — After months of waiting and speculation, the first night of the NFL Draft always passes in a blink.But this year, after trading Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals, the New York Giants held two top-10 picks, making the evening speed by. Rather than trading back and acquiring more draft capital, the Giants stuck with their selections and added two players they hope will transform both sides of the ball: linebacker Arvell Reese at No. 5 and offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa at No. 10. That Reese was still available to the Giants surprised even general manager Joe Schoen and coach John Harbaugh, but he’ll start off at inside linebacker and be used in creative ways to add to a formidable pass rush. Mauigoa fulfills the Giants’ massive need at right guard.Advertisement