NFL Draft 2026: Takeaways from Daniel Jeremiah’s top 50 prospects
Key Points:
- The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is currently underway in Indianapolis, with on-field workouts starting Thursday; NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah released his second Top 50 draft prospect rankings, offering insights relevant to the New York Giants.
- Ohio State safety Caleb Downs rose slightly in Jeremiah’s rankings from 10th to 9th, though some evaluators have softened their assessments of him compared to earlier hype; other notable prospects include Toledo’s Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (15th) and Oregon’s Dillon Theineman (22nd).
- Edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. is highlighted as a strong fit for the Giants at 5th overall due to his disruptive, powerful style, drawing comparisons to Terrell Suggs; he