NFL Mock: Sonny Styles to Giants at 5

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The New York Giants could pick from a strong group if they stay at number 5 in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Top options include running back, Jeremiah Love, safety Caleb Downs, linebacker Sonny Stiles, and wide receiver Carnell Tate. In his latest mock NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah, send styles to the Giants. Jeremiah loves how styles would thrive behind New York's powerful front line. Earlier this week, ESPN's Mel Kuiper went a different way in his mock, choosing Downs for the Giants instead. Giants fans and analysts have mixed takes on styles at number 5. Some question if he's physical enough in the old school sense, but the modern linebacker role calls for speed and versatility over pure thumping. Stiles barely missed tackles last season at Ohio State, with just too blown all year. Scouts rave about his sideline to sideline range, reliable tackling, and coverage skills

1:01from his safety background. He's still building strength and size, but his instincts, speed, and leadership stand out. Experts see styles as a top 10 talent with all pro upside, who fits the Giants perfectly as an immediate impact player on defense. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening, S-O-L-I, solidpillow.com.