The New York Giants are in a spot where they need to find value all over the 2026 NFL Draft, not just at the top. With multiple holes still on the roster, hitting on a few under-the-radar prospects could go a long way toward building something good.
Everyone knows the big names at the top, but every year, plenty of players end up outperforming their draft slot. Here are a few prospects Giants fans should start getting familiar with before draft night.
Day 2 prospects Giants fans should start paying attention to
1. Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon
Emmanuel Pregnon is a run-blocking force at guard and is a name Giants fans should get to know if they don’t already. Pregnon stands at 6-foot-4 and 314 pounds, and once he latches on to you, it’s pretty much over. While the Giants have been active in free agency on the offensive line, it has been nothing more than camp bodies. The re-signings of backups Evan Neal, Josh Ezeudu, and Aaron Stinnie haven’t really given much confidence to fans, while the signing of Daniel Faalele made fans miserable.
Well, insert Pregnon here. If the Giants are on the clock with him still available, they need to make him their day-one starting right guard. Fans clamored for veteran starting guard Greg Van Roten to be re-signed after two solid seasons holding down the right side of the OL, but it seems, at least for now, the Giants are going in another direction. Pregnon is a day-one starter next to franchise right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor.
2. Christen Miller, DT, Georiga
Another fun name to watch that may not be a household name is Georgia defensive tackle Christen Miller. Miller was a run-stopping presence on the inside for the Bulldogs this past season and is one of, if not the best, run-stopping tackles in the draft. Miller brings size, presence, strength, and anchor to a Giants interior defensive unit that desperately needs it.
Miller stands at 6-foot-3 and weighs in at 321 pounds. He is a different style of player from past Bulldog linemen who have come out in previous seasons, but Miller will still make a name for himself in the league. Even at 321, Miller is quick off the ball, powerful, and can move. He is good at changing the line of scrimmage off the snap and can disrupt run plays before they start. If the Giants can add Miller with Darius Alexander and some veterans they are expected to sign after the draft, it will go a long way toward fixing that interior line room.
3. Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia St
Ted Hurst might be a known commodity to some, but for others, the Group of Five WR is a fun one to watch. Put on his tape or just some highlights of him, and you’ll instantly see why he is someone to keep tabs on. Whether it’s taking short passes to the house or catching a deep ball, Hurst is a very well-rounded WR.
Hurst has great hands, size, and a route tree that speaks for itself. He is good in the hips and good at getting separation off the line. Teams will be a little hesitant because of the level of competition he played at, but if the Giants can get a hold of the 6-foot-4 WR with 4.4 speed and pair him with the likes of Malik Nabers, Darnell Mooney, Calvin Austin, Isaiah Likely, and Theo Johnson, their hopefully future franchise QB Jaxson Dart will be one happy man.
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