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Giants land a massive trade haul for the No. 2 pick and add a weapon for Jaxson Dart in the latest 7-round NFL mock draft
After Week 17, the New York Giantsnow hold the second overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite the move back in the order, the Giants still sit in a perfect position to swing a deal to trade back with a team looking for a quarterback.
The Giants have not owned the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft since 1965. They would take a big step toward that with a loss to the Raiders in Las Vegas.
The Giants' win likely cost them the top spot in the 2026 NFL Draft -- and lucrative trade opportunities that would have restocked the roster.
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Jaxson Dart's father comes to son's defense after analyst questions Giants rookie's future with team
New York Giants quarterback Danny Kanell questioned whether Jaxson Dart is the team's future, the rookie's father came to his defense on social media.
So, the only thing New York misses out on by beating Las Vegas is the ability to trade out of the No. 1 pick for a pirate's haul of draft picks and potential assets. The Raiders will certainly want out of the Geno Smith experiment and select Mendoza. But the Giants can still make out like bandits.
The New York Giants will reportedly evaluate all options, including QB Fernando Mendoza, if they land the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.