The New York Giants enter the 2026 NFL draft with the fifth and 10th overall selections, offering a strong opportunity to add premium talent early.
General manager Joe Schoen has emphasized selecting the best player available, prioritizing elite prospects over strict positional needs. He noted that while alignment with roster gaps is ideal, the Giants will not force picks solely to fill holes and have previously added impact players even to already solid positions.
Schoen also highlighted the value of multiple early selections for upgrading the roster at multiple levels, avoiding the need to draft strictly for necessity.
Head coach John Harbaugh has been actively involved in evaluations, bringing energy and detail to the collaborative process between coaching and personnel staffs.
But who will the Giants ultimately pick?
ESPN Analytics, through its NFL Draft Day Predictor, has simulated the first round and identified multiple prospects with the strongest likelihood of being available when the Giants are on the clock at Nos. 5 and 10.
These projections offer a data-driven look at which top prospects could realistically fall to New York’s two early selections.
Round 1, pick No. 5 prospect odds
At No. 5, ESPN has identified seven prospects with the best odds.
Here’s the entire 7-prospect field and their approximate chances:
Round 1, pick No. 10 prospect odds
At No. 10, ESPN has identified seven prospects with the best odds.
Here’s the entire 12-prospect field and their approximate chances:
Note: Small percentages went to other prospects that ESPN did not display on these graphs.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: 14 players with best odds to be New York Giants’ picks at Nos. 5 and 10
Reporting by Dan Benton, Giants Wire / Giants Wire
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