Sonny Styles: Giants' Top Draft Pick?

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The 2025 NFL season just wrapped with the Seattle Seahawks, taking Super Bowl 60. Now, the New York Giants are in rebuild mode after a tough year. They have major gaps at linebacker, with starters Mike McFadden hitting free agency and Bobby Ocariki possibly cut for Capralief. A hot prospect from Ohio State has suddenly jumped into the spotlight. Sunny Style stole the show at the NFL Combine last week. He posted a 43.5-inch vertical leap, an 11-foot-2-inch broadjump, and the quickest 40-yard dash time among linebackers at 4.46 seconds. That athletic display has scouts calling him a top 5 talent. A fresh mock draft from draft experts sends style straight to the Giants at pick number 5. He would pair him perfectly with their strong defensive front, including players like Abdul Carter, Dexter Lawrence, and Brian Burns.

1:02New coach John Harball and general manager Joe Shone could see him as an instant starter. Giants fans are excited about his versatility. He shipped it from safety to linebacker in college, excelling as a past rusher, run stuffer, and slot-covers defender. Their defense struggled against the run and speedy receivers last season, and styles could fix that while adding pressure up front. He might not last until pick 5, though. Other teams are buzzing, and alternatives like safety Caleb Downs, or receiver carnal Tate, are also in play for New York. With the draft months away, expect plenty of rumors as the Giants shaped their 2026 roster. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen S.O.L.I.