2026 NFL Mock Draft: New York Giants ready to party after trade changes top 10
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Cincinnati Bengals traded their No. 10 pick to the New York Giants for All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, signaling a push to maximize quarterback Joe Burrow's prime years.
- The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to select quarterback Fernando Mendoza from Indiana with the first overall pick, supported by veteran Kirk Cousins as a mentor.
- The New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals are projected to choose edge rushers Arvell Reese (Ohio State) and David Bailey (Texas Tech), respectively, with Reese seen as a high-upside, versatile defender.
- The New York Giants, now holding two first-round picks, plan to add premium talents including running back Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame) and defensive back Caleb Downs (Ohio State) to boost head coach John Harbaugh’s first season.
- Other notable top-10 prospects include linebacker Sonny Styles (Ohio State) to the Tennessee Titans, offensive tackle Spencer Fano (Utah) to the Cleveland Browns, and wide receiver Carnell Tate (Ohio State) to the New Orleans Saints.
