7-round NY Giants mock draft: Building for the future after a Dexter Lawrence trade

Key Points:

• Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade from the New York Giants and will not participate in offseason programs, prompting the team to trade him to the Los Angeles Chargers for multiple draft picks in 2026 and 2027.
• The trade yields the Giants the 22nd and 55th overall picks in the 2026 draft and a second-round pick in 2027, allowing them to rebuild and manage salary cap space after losing their key defensive player.
• The proposed 2026 draft strategy includes selecting Caleb Downs (DB, Ohio State) fifth overall to strengthen the secondary, and Avieon Terrell (CB, Clemson) at pick 22 to improve the cornerback position.
• Additional draft targets include Lee Hunter (DI, Texas Tech) and Kaleb Proctor (DI, Southeastern Louisiana) to bolster the defensive line, along with Chris Brazzell II (WR, Tennessee) to add depth at wide receiver.
• Later-round picks focus on addressing linebacker needs with Red Murdock (LB, Buffalo), offensive line with Micah Morris (OG, Georgia), tight end with Oscar Delp (TE, Georgia), and running back with Kaelon Black (RB, Indiana) to support offensive versatility.