The 2026 NFL Draft is just over a week away, kicking off in Pittsburgh on April 23rd, and the New York Giants are shifting their focus from free agency to the draft board. After a busy offseason that saw the arrival of key players like tight end Isaiah Likely, wide receiver Darnell Mooney, and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds under new head coach John Harbaugh, the roster has a new look. Now, with the No. 5 overall pick and seven total selections, the Giants aim to fill their remaining gaps and build a foundation for the future.

In a new Giants Wire seven-round mock draft, the team gets aggressive, executing two trades to end up with a total of eight selections. Using the Pro Football Focus mock draft simulator with a consensus big board, the projection shows a Giants team willing to wheel and deal to maximize value.

The action starts early with a trade that reshapes their draft capital. The Cincinnati Bengals come calling for the No. 5 overall pick, and the Giants accept, sending that premium selection to Cincy in exchange for picks No. 10, No. 41, and No. 226. This savvy move immediately gives New York an extra second-round pick and recoups a seventh-rounder, providing crucial flexibility without a third-round selection currently on the books.

At No. 10, the Giants miss out on a top safety target but land a potential Day 1 starter at a position of need: cornerback Mansoor Delane out of LSU. After transferring from Virginia Tech and becoming a unanimous All-American—the first at LSU since Joe Burrow—Delane established himself as arguably the best corner in college football last season. While he may not have elite size, his fluidity, instincts, and proven ability to stay in phase against top receivers make him a perfect fit to start opposite Paulson Adebo from day one. This pick addresses a critical need in the secondary with a high-floor, pro-ready talent.