Giants' Day Two Draft Picks: Hood & Fields

0:00It's April 25th. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered NFL coverage. Giants fans are straight fire on the team's day two picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. They grab cornerback Colton Hood at Pick 37 in Round 2, and wide receiver Malachi Fields at Pick 74 in Round 3. In our poll, 49% slapped an A on Hood with 43% going B, while Fields got 38% A's in 43. Hood steps in to battle Deonte Banks and Greg Newsom for a starting spot in the secondary. For Fields, the Giants traded Pick's 105-145 this year, plus a 2027-4th rounder to Cleveland to jump back into. Round 3 after dealing their original pick for Jackson Dart last year. Fans clearly see these as wins, boosting the defense and giving Dart another weapon alongside Malik neighbors. Hood brings speed and cover skills to fix a weak corner group and fields a size at 6 foot 4, 220 pounds, shines and contested, catches.

1:04Analysts mostly agree. NFL media and the athletic hid Hood with A or B plus for value as a first round talent sliding to Round 2. Sports illustrated called him an immediate starter with his 4.44 speed. Fields drew B pluses from some for his agility and fit next to neighbors, though a few like Yahoo gave him a C plus over separation concerns. Polls stay open, so drop your grade and keep the vibe rolling as the Giants build around Dart.