In Jacob Infante’s latest 2027 NFL mock draft for Pro Football Network, the New York Giants address a critical defensive line void by selecting Miami defensive tackle Ahmad Moten Sr. with the 10th overall pick.
Despite boasting one of the league’s most formidable pass rushes featuring Brian Burns, Abdul Carter, and Kayvon Thibodeaux, the Giants face uncertainty with Thibodeaux entering free agency next year. The prior trade of Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals also left a significant gap at defensive tackle that will require further action next offseason.
With a defensive front featuring Brian Burns, Abdul Carter, Arvell Reese, and Kayvon Thibodeaux, the New York Giants might have the best pass rush in the NFL in 2026. However, Thibodeaux is a free agent next offseason, and after trading Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati, defensive tackle remains a massive need for the Giants.
With a 25.4% win rate against true pass sets in 2025, Ahmad Moten Sr. is a defensive tackle who can get it done on all three downs. He’s quick off the snap, low to the ground, powerful in his lower half, and has a diverse arsenal of moves he can use to stack and shed blocks. If he can cut down on his missed tackles, he has top-10 potential in this class.
The 6-foot-3, 325-pound redshirt senior from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has steadily developed into a starter for the Hurricanes, earning second-team All-ACC honors in 2025 while contributing 4.5 sacks and consistent interior presence.
Selecting Moten would provide the Giants with a versatile, three-down anchor capable of bolstering both run defense and pass rush.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants fill ‘massive need’ in PFN’s way-too-early 2027 mock draft
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