Latest PFF 2026 NFL mock draft has Giants trading No. 1 pick to the Dolphins and taking Ohio State safety Caleb Downs

The debut season for the Giants' 2025 draft class isn't over yet, but two key members have played enough to garner different evaluations of their early impact.

With the fifth overall pick in the 2026 draft, the Giants ended up selecting Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate. Even with Jeremiah Smith on the same team, Tate had a breakout year, finishing second on the Buckeyes with 838 receiving yards in the regular season. He made multiple impressive catches downfield that grabbed the nation’s attention.

PFF mock draft predicts the Giants build their 2026 NFL Draft around Jaxson Dart by taking RB Jeremiyah Love in the first round

The NY Giants are expected to yield calls for the No. 1 pick if they finish with it, but a new mock draft has a very interesting team reaching out for a deal.

The Giants actually had one of their best run blocking efforts of the season. Thomas, Jermaine Eluemunor, Austin Schlottman, and JMS all blocked well, and Aaron Stinnie, Mbow, and Greg Van Roten were all average or close to it.