Giants' Draft Picks: Downs or Mauigoa?

0:00It's April 23rd. I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today, football news powered by AI. The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off in hours, and the New York Giants hold picks 5 and 10. Dane Brugler from the Athletic dropped his final mock Thursday morning, projecting Ohio State's safety Caleb Downs to the Giants at number 5. Followed by Miami offensive tackle Francis Maugo at number 10, Brugler sees Downs as a top defender worth grabbing early, even ignoring usual position value, especially of Harbaugh's love that Buckeye fit. Then at 10, with a defensive piece locked in, Maugoah slides in as a day one starter at guard who could grow into right tackle. Fans and analysts are buzzing, but some question if the Giants really ditch analytics for safety that high. Harbaugh built his rep on numbers in Baltimore, so picking Downs over a falling tackle or edge like Reese feels like a stretch unless they grade him.

1:00Elite. Lately, there's a big shift on linebacker Sunny Styles, who was the perfect Harbaugh Wilson fit just days ago. Now every mock has the Giants totally off him, which smells like behind the scene smoke or inside noise. With this new front office in schemes still improving, the lockstep mocks raise eyebrows, something feels off, so stay tuned as Pickstar Flying tonight.