Giants Draft Steal: Reese & McDonald

0:00It's April 24th. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Giants pulled off a draft steal. On day one of the 2026 NFL draft, grabbing linebacker edge rusher Arvel Reese, who many pegged as a daystay, top two talent but slid rights to them. They skipped sunny styles and safety, Caleb Downes, to take offensive tackle Francis Mauigua, who's likely shifting to write guard early on. These bolsters, they're off-ball linebackers, while Mauigua locks in the starting o-line. Day two kicks off soon, with the Giants at pick 37 in round two, after trading up for Jackson Dart last year and holding steady without A. Day one trade down, they'll face San Francisco, Arizona, Buffalo, and Las Vegas ahead, all with overlapping needs, so trading down could snack extra picks unless they love. Who's available? Fans are buzzing about the defense of depth this adds, especially Reese as a versatile piece in Denard Wilson's scheme, but some grumbled passing on.

1:03Downs at, tin to fix the guard spot instead. The safety room shaky with Javon Holland fading, Tyler Nubin struggling against the run, and unproven adds like Jason Pinnick and Ardarius. Washington, leaving room for more help. At 37, top targets include Interior, D. Lyman, Kate, and McDonald, a run-stuffing beast with burst in strength, who slip from late round one, projections. Corner Colton Hood brings old-school toughness, nickel-hybrid Emanuel McNeil Warren, offers length and IQ as a first round talent who fell, safety. AJ Halsey, with his physical edge, or big-bodied receiver, Denzel Boston, for downfield skills. Expect intrigue if Mcdonald or McNeil Warren slide, or a trade down to Stottpile for day three Giants are building smart, so round two could define. Their defensive front.