For every highlight catch made by a flashy receiver, there's a grizzled coach preaching that games are won and lost in the trenches. The New York Giants are leaning into that philosophy, especially on the offensive side of the ball.
Big Blue spent a top-ten pick on right guard Francis Mauigoa and handed out a hefty contract to right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor this offseason. Still, the unit isn't complete. The Giants could use upgrades at center and left guard, and the 2027 NFL Draft offers them the best chance to find some.
As the college football season gets rolling, we're keeping tabs on these five offensive line prospects.
5 OL Giants should already have their eyes on for the 2027 NFL Draft
Ohio State tackle Austin Siereveld chose to return to school for another year after becoming a fringe first-round prospect in 2026. He played left tackle for the Buckeyes last season, but he could move inside to left guard in the NFL.
Siereveld is solid in pass protection, allowing zero sacks in 2025. He does struggle at times against speedy edge rushers, but his game is well-rounded.
Another collegiate tackle who could move inside, Indiana's Carter Smith is a phenomenal pass protector. He's quick-footed and consistent in his technique. Smith held up against NFL-caliber edge rushers in the Hoosiers' run to the national championship.
He could hold up at tackle in the league, but New York's existing duo of Andrew Thomas and Eluemunor would push Smith to guard.
Cayden Green may have the clearest positional switch on this list. The Missouri prospect already has experience at guard, only moving to left tackle last season. He made the transition seamlessly, earning first-team All-SEC honors.
Green is steady in both the running and passing games and would be an immediate starter for the G-Men at left guard.
John Michael Schmitz is entering the final year of his contract, and the Giants don't have a clear plan for when he leaves. Luckily, the 2027 class offers two centers who could be long-term starters. Iowa's Kade Pieper played guard last season, but his slight frame suggests that a move to center would be his best path in the NFL.
He's a force in the running game, moving well in space and dismantling defenders at first contact. Assuming he can transition to center, Pieper would be an upgrade over Schmitz for the Giants.
Oregon prospect Iapani Laloulu is the only pure center on this list. He has made 27 consecutive starts for the Ducks, establishing himself as the best center in college football. While he's solid in run blocking, he truly separates himself from the pack as a pass protector. Even at 329 pounds, Laloulu is agile enough to deal with explosive defenders on the interior and aware enough to pick up incoming blitzers.
If the Giants can secure a player like Laloulu at center, they'll be a capable left guard away from fielding one of the most dominant offensive lines in the NFL.
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