Giants Mock Draft: Caleb Downs at 5th Overall

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. In the latest CBS Sports mocked draft for 2026, analyst Ryan Wilson has the New York Giants selecting Ohio State Safety Caleb Downs 5th. Overall, Downs stands out as the top safety prospect in his class. The Georgia native picked up consensus first team, all American honors in 2025. At Ohio State last season, he notched two interceptions, two passes defended, one sack, and two forced fumbles. Giants fans might welcome the move with Tyler Nuban and Javon Holland locked in as starters for next year. But the team could lose Dane Belton to free agency. Downs offers strong intangibles in high upside right away. New York has poured resources into its secondary over the last four years. They draft a cornerback Cordale flot in 2022, added safety Tyler Nuban and cornerback Andrew Phillips in 2024 and signed.

1:00Cornerback Paulson Ademo to a three year, $54 million contract in 2025. This projection points to a talent-packed draft where elite defenders like safeties could go early, shaking up the usual order. This story is made possible by our sponsor. See the episode description. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-L-I, soleypillow.com.