Giants' Harbaugh Faces First Test: Drafting DT

0:00It's April 22nd. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered NFL coverage. John Harbock kicked off his time as Giants head coach on a high note, landing some familiar free agents and hyping fans with his early talks. But now comes the real challenge after trading star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals. Their run defense was already struggling, and this leaves a huge hole at the position they got to feel fast. The Giants have weak spots at cornerback in Gar-2, but the defensive tackle room tops the list for urgent fixes. They need at least one solid starter or reliable depth piece to make any noise next season. Luckily, the 2026 NFL Draft gives them prime chances across multiple rounds. Fans and analysts see this as Harbock's first major test, especially with his Super Bowl pedigree from Baltimore. Excitement from his arrival has cooled a bit, as rebuilding that front-ticks priority over other flashy needs like linebackers or receivers. Draft experts point to standouts like Ohio State's Caden McDonald in Round 1, a dominant

1:05runstopper overshadowed by teammates. Texas Tech's Lee Hunter fits Round 2 with his past rush juice on the nation's top run defense. Later rounds bring Missouri's Chris McClellan for his size and sex, Penn State's explosive Zayn Durant, and Navy's Gritty Landon Robinson. With picks from Top 10 to Day 3, the Giants can stack talent here and turn this weakness into strength under Harbock's watch.