Nabers Reacts to Giants' Draft Picks

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything, NFL. New York Giants wide receiver Malik Neighbors tuned into the first round of the 2026 draft and could not hide his surprise at his team's picks. At number 5, they grabbed real high-estate linebacker, Arville Reese, and at number 10, Miami offensive tackle, Frances Mauigoa, who might slide inside to. Guard. Reese figured they passed on a prime safety in Ohio State's Caleb Downs, who ended up with the Cowboys after a trade-up. Earlier this week, on a bleacher report stream, with Packer's Russia, Michael Parsons, Neighbors broke down the moves. He pointed out the Giants just traded defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence, leaving a gap up front. So why not bolster the secondary instead? Reese looks like an edge guy, ready to rush, but they drafted a dual-carter last year for that exact role. Neighbors and players lit up social media with reactions, especially since Neighbors has been grinding through rehab from his ACL injury while hitting, off-season workouts.

1:04He stressed a knee for another deep-zone playmaker, to pair with safety, Given Holland, someone versatile enough to blitz or cover. Neighbors followed up on X to clear the air after his comments blew up. He told everyone to chill on the overreactions, may clear he has pumped about restoring the squad as another tough competitor and believes both. Two guys will fit the defensive scheme perfectly. In the end, Neighbors sees these picks helping the Giants build depth where it counts, even if the draft-night shakes were real. Keep an eye on how they jail come training camp.