A pivotal offseason lies ahead for the New York Giants. They have several needs on both sides of the ball, though two of their biggest question marks are at cornerback and wide receiver.
Cordale Flott and Wan'Dale Robinson headline the Giants' list of pending free agents, which certainly doesn't help matters. However, the Giants can still benefit from upgrading both positions even if they retain one or both of them. That's why FanSided's Cody Williams has New York bringing in reinforcements early in his most recent three-round 2026 NFL mock draft.
Williams projects the Giants to spend the fifth overall pick on standout LSU corner Mansoor Delane and Louisville wideout Chris Bell with the No. 35 selection.
Giants addressing glaring CB and WR questions quickly in 2026 NFL mock draft
As Williams sees it, New York's "tantalizing young core" allows them to operate from a position of strength. So, the Giants take the opportunity to bring in Delane, who would instantly become a key piece on the back end of their defense.
"Mansoor Delane would be CB1 the moment he holds up the jersey next to [NFL commissioner] Roger Goodell, and New York's defense direly needs some help outside of the defensive front," Williams wrote.
The Giants must find ways to improve in the secondary, especially in new defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson's press-heavy scheme. More specifically, they need a boundary corner who aligns with their play-caller's aggressive bump-and-run approach. Delane, who Williams highlights is "better in man than zone coverage," profiles as a strong fit for what New York wants to do.
Then there's Bell, an intriguing prospect who will be tough to evaluate thoroughly after suffering a torn ACL in November. He was pegged as a Day 1 option before getting hurt, but has since seen his stock take a slight hit. Nevertheless, one man's loss is another's gain, with the Giants taking advantage of him sliding down the board ever so slightly.
At 6-foot-2, 220 pounds, Bell has an exciting mix of speed, size and physicality. His frame and strength at the catch point enable him to thrive in 50-50-ball situations. He's an ideal complement to superstar wide receiver Malik Nabers on the perimeter and notably thrives in different areas of the field than Robinson.