Giants' 2026 Draft: Top Safety & Guard Picks

0:00On March 24th, the 2026 NFL Draft is just about a month away with a combo and wrapped up in pro days underway. Teams like the New York Giants, holding the number 5 overall pick and number 37 in Round 2, are in the spotlight amid a flood of mock. Drafts. ESPN analyst Field Yates just dropped his latest two-round projection, focusing on key needs for the Giants. Yates has the Giants grabbing Caleb Downs, a safety from Ohio State at number 5. Downs stands out as one of the top defenders in this class, with experience at Alabama and Ohio State, including a national title win with a buck-eyes last year. His versatility shines whether stopping the run-up front or covering deep in the secondary. The Giants beefed up their safety group in free agency by adding Jason Pinnick and Ardarius Washington to pair with Jervon Holland. Still, in today's NFL where three safety sets are common, Downs could be a game changer, marking the highest drafted safety since Eric Berry back in.

1:012010. Shifting to offense in Round 2, Yates predicts Chase by Santas, a guard from Texas A&M, at number 37. With solid tackles in place, the Giants need interior line help to protect quarterback Jackson Dart. By Santas brings strong hands, athleticism, and even some tackle experience, making him a potential day-one starter. These picks could give the Giants two immediate contributors, crucial since they won't select again until Round 4 without a trade. All eyes will be on their choices, come April 23rd. NFL News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Game Day.