The John Harbaugh era is officially underway in New York, and with it comes one of the most important offseasons in recent Giants history.
The G-Men finally have their head coach and their hopeful franchise quarterback in place. Now it’s about surrounding them with the right pieces -- on both sides of the ball... but mostly offense -- to officially turn over a new leaf in East Rutherford.
Luckily for everyone, this mock draft does just that. We're talking about smart, calculated selections that absolutely no one would ever disagree with ever (maybe). The goal is all about helping Jaxson Dart thrive in Year 2 and giving Harbs a foundation to make this team competitive fast.
John Harbaugh 2026 mock draft gives Jaxson Dart full Giants support
Round 1 | Pick 5: Jordyn Tyson - WR, Arizona State
After trotting out Wan'Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton, and Isaiah Hodgins as their top-three receivers in 2025, it's clear an upgrade is much-needed. And it just so happens the best wide receiver of the draft falls right into their laps.
Jordyn Tyson has a good frame (6-foot-2, 200 pounds) and has all the tools to be Malik Nabers' perfect complement. Elite separation? Check. Contested-catch ability? Check. Can play all over the field? Check. Tyson would instantly elevate an offense in desperate need of some reinforcements. It doesn't hurt that he was teammates with Cam Skattebo, either.
I have a trade to announce. The Giants will send their 37th pick to Minnesota for the 49th and 82nd picks. The G-Men didn't have a third-rounder entering the draft, which needed to change. So, here we are.
Round 2 | Pick 49: Chris Johnson - CB, San Diego State
Big Blue has a big cornerback problem. Aside from Cor'Dale Flott -- and maybe Paulson Adebo -- the cupboard is empty. That needs to change yesterday. If and when either of them goes down, Deonte Banks is the next man up... which is a nightmare. That's why moving back in the draft to secure a later second and a third was crucial for this exercise.
Chris Johnson isn't the biggest corner -- 6-feet, 195 pounds -- but what he lacks in size, he makes up for in elite ball production. He's a willing and able tackler in the run game, and he's turnover savvy, which is always fun. He has the potential to push for starter minutes immediately.
Round 3 | Pick 82: Skyler Bell - WR, UConn
What? Another receiver? You bet. With limited cap space and Nabers coming off his ACL injury, the Giants can't have too many weapons at his disposal. Snagging Tyson at five secured an elite duo, but Bell could push the unit over the top.
It was painfully obvious Dart didn't have enough help once Leek went down, so for this pick, we'll keep it simple and go with best player available. And with Wan'Dale Robinson's upcoming free agency looking murkier than ever, bringing in a slot machine with electric yards-after-catch ability is the only move.
Round 4 | Pick 105: Jude Bowry - OT, Boston College
With Jermaine Eluemunor's pending free agency status, it's anyone's guess as to what will happen once the market opens. He's likely earned himself a pretty penny, meaning New York could have a hole on the right side of the line, needing to be filled.
Enter BC's Jude Bowry. Boston College has been somewhat of a sneaky-good offensive line school, so the hope here is that Bowry and his 6-foot-5, 311-pound frame take over and hold down fort for the foreseeable future.
Round 5 | Pick 143: Jaeden Roberts - OL, Alabama
Let's keep the "help Dart out" times rolling with Alabama's Jaeden Roberts. Neither Greg Van Roten nor Jon Runyan is guaranteed to have a spot on next year's roster, making Roberts a good value pick in Round 5.
This guy is a mauler, and it shows up in the running game, where he uses his size and athleticism to burst into the second level to create rushing lanes. That's now two offensive linemen Harbaugh and Co. can add to keep their franchise QB upright for years to come.
Round 6 | Pick 185: Cole Wisniewski - SAF, Texas Tech
I couldn't help myself with this pick because Cole Wisniewski and Ravens star safety Kyle Hamilton have similar builds (6-foot-4, 220 pounds), and the thought of the Giants having a Hamilton-esque safety (based strictly on frame) would be so objectively awesome.
Aside from his stature, the Wis-kid is a high-IQ player who provides some good ball-hawking prowess and can play all over the field.
Round 6 | Pick 191: Zxavian Harris - DL, Ole Miss
It would be a bit unrealistic for me to suggest a sixth-round pick is going to be the ideal defensive line partner for Dexter Lawrence, so I won't. But Zxavian Harris brings a frame so massive (6-foot-8, 330 pounds), it was hard not to envision a pseudo-Arik Armstead.
Harris is known as a run defender, which is exactly what the Giants defense needs. He'd be able to (not) literally eat up rushing lanes, allowing Sexy Dexy to work his magic alongside him in the interior. Plus Rakeem Nuñez-Roches and Roy Robertson Harris ain't it. So, why not take a late-round flier?
Round 6 | Pick 192: Roman Hemby - RB, Indiana
The G-Men have a pretty good running back room led by Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr. Devin Singletary rounds the group out, but he's a potential cap casualty due to the $5.25 million in savings New York gets by releasing him. That leaves a roster spot open. Why not fill it with a National Champion?
Hemby fits a similar mold as Skatt and Tracy. He's a three-down complementary back who excels in the passing game. The 6-foot, 208-pounder would be a nice addition to the room and also continue the streak of Big Blue selecting a Day 3 running back for three years in a row. Send it.