Giants Skip Defense, Grab Running Back, OT in Mock Draft

0:00It's April 22nd. I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today Football News powered by AI. Todd McShay from The Ringer dropped his final mock draft, 5.0 this week, right before the 2026 NFL draft kicks off Thursday, night. After the Giants traded Dexter Lawrence, their picks at 5 and 10 turned into total wild cards. In a big switch from other mocks, McShay has New York's skipping defense all together in Round 1. At number 5, they grab running back Jeremiah Love from Notre Dame, the top player on his board and many NFL teams lists. He pairs perfectly with Cannes Gallebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr. to boost 2nd year quarterback Jackson Darts attack. Then at number 10, they snag offensive tackle Francis Mawegoa from Miami, seen as the draft's best at his position. Fans and insiders are buzzing with reactions, especially since the Giants already boasts the top rushing game right behind the Raven's last season. Some worry it's echoing Dave Gettelman's 2018 picks of Saquam Barkley and will Hernandez

1:02dynamic talent, but maybe not the best value. Analyst Chris Oliver calls it a legit surprise, pointing out only Reggie Bush and Adrian Peterson truly paid off among 12 top 10 running backs. Since 2006, he doubts new coach Jim Harbaugh and the analytics crew would go that route and figures Mawegoa might not last past Kansas City at 9 anyway. As plugged in mocks all over the place, the Giants plan stay a mystery post trade. Expect fireworks Thursday as these wild cards shake up the board.