Giants Draft Bobby Jamison-Travis for Run Defense

0:00It's April 2-8. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Cory with the story. The New York Giants grabbed Auburn defensive tackle Bobby Jameson Travis in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL draft, aiming to fix there. Leaky run defense. Last year in 2025, they gave up the second most rushing yards per game at 145.3 and led the league in yards. Per carry at 5.3. After trading their star pro bowl tackle Dexter Lawrence, who won it out, they're rebuilding the interior line from the ground up. Earlier this week, head coach John Harbaugh admitted they were shocked. Jameson Travis lasted that long on the board. As six with three and 323 pounds, he's the exact space eater they need. Fundamentally sound. Sheds blocks like a pro and locks. Down plays square. Fans and analysts are buzzing because Jameson Travis lives for stopping the run. He calls it his pride and joy.

1:01That mindset fits perfect for a giant squad, desperate to plug holes up front, especially after missing out on higher picks like Ohio State's Caden, McDonald. His final college season backs it up. He ranked fourth in the nation with a 12.1% runstop rate, second best among draft class, defensive tackles. It's a steal in the sixth, giving Big Blue a solid foundation piece. Meanwhile, the front office isn't stopping here. General manager Joe Shown and Harbaugh plan to snag a couple veterans this spring to speed up the rebuild and get that defensive line humming again.