As the 2026 NFL Combine takes over Indy, the New York Giants are looking to finalize their Jaxson Dart insurance policy. While GM Joe Schoen and new HC John Harbaugh have addressed major skill positions, the right side of the offensive line remains a massive question mark.
For a front office that has historically prioritized long-limbed, high-pedigree athletes, the prototype in the Day 2 bucket is another name to know out of the front five pipeline that is Notre Dame.
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The Target: Aamil Wagner, OT, Notre Dame
If you were to sketch out a Joe Schoen tackle, he would look a lot like Aamil Wagner. At 6-foot-5, 302 lbs (verified measurements), Wagner is a lean, athletic blocker who embodies the Notre Dame OT lineage.
- The Fit: Wagner is a move tackle with the foot quickness of a tight end. After a patient developmental path, he became the linchpin of the Irish’s national championship run last fall, allowing just seven pressures and one sack all season in 316 pass pro snaps. For a Giants offense now led by Dart, a dual-threat piece, Wagner’s ability to mirror speed rushers in space is invaluable. He is the technical, high-IQ bookend that would allow the Giants to finally move on from the Evan Neal experiment while providing Andrew Thomas with a reliable partner on the right side.
- The "Harbaugh/Schoen" Factor: Harbaugh demands high football character and versatility. Wagner -- a team captain and Jason Witten Man of the Year finalist -- checks every intangible box. Meanwhile, Schoen’s draft history shows a clear preference for tackle prospects with elite reach and growth potential. Wagner’s broad-shouldered frame is built to add another 10 lbs of functional strength without losing his fundamental agility.
Why the Combine Matters
In Indianapolis, the G-Men will be timing Wagner’s three-cone drill and short shuttle. Because he is a lighter tackle, his value is tied to his lateral suddenness. If he posts elite agility numbers, he solidifies his status as a likely lock for late second round, early third. For a team with limited cap space and seven picks to spend, for now, Wagner represents the perfect high-ceiling Day 2 addition who could start on the right side from Day 1.