{"id":666516,"date":"2026-05-12T18:14:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/666516\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T18:14:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:14:12","slug":"did-the-giants-secure-the-biggest-steal-of-the-2026-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/666516\/","title":{"rendered":"Did the Giants Secure the Biggest Steal of the 2026 NFL Draft?"},"content":{"rendered":"

New York Giants<\/a> fans have had a number of reasons to put their head in their hands over the last decade-plus, but the bane of their existence has been a shoddy offensive line. Behind a fragile wall of protection, Big Blue’s offense was predictably limited and insipid.<\/p>\n

While Saquon Barkley added excitement, he could not fully explode without sufficient running room. New York’s O-line substantially improved last season. The Giants finally rolled out a trustworthy starting unit.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Now, they are impressively assembling depth<\/a>. This squad did not snag just any contributor, though. It is welcoming in a Pro Football Focus darling.<\/p>\n

Did the NY Giants find a hidden gem?\"Former<\/p>\n

Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois offensive lineman JC Davis (OL18) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

PFF is obviously not gospel, but the analytics company has a solid reputation and effectively collects data. It stamped an 87.8 grade<\/a> on sixth-round NFL Draft pick JC Davis, which is higher than any other Giants rookie.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The former Illinois and New Mexico tackle has 10-inch hands, 34-inch arms, and a near-7-foot wingspan, giving him the ideal physical traits to wreak some havoc in the trenches. His 6-foot-4 frame may make him better equipped for guard in the NFL, but he is still an imposing force.<\/p>\n

Beyond his stature, Davis achieved plenty of success at the collegiate level. He allowed only eight sacks in 1,628 pass-blocking snaps, per PFF, but where his strength truly lies is in run-blocking. <\/p>\n

The No. 192 overall pick received an 86.7 grade<\/a> in that department last season, which is likely a huge reason why he ranks above his fellow Big Blue newcomers.<\/p>\n

Davis thrived with the Fighting Illini and Lobos, earning a First-Team All-Mountain West selection in 2023 and First-Team All-Big Ten honors in 2025. But what about his immediate future with the Giants?\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

As things stand now, Davis is not projected to land a starting role and may in fact be a couple years away from achieving that. That said, special teams could be his ticket, as there he logged 334 snaps during his college career.<\/p>\n

If the coaching staff is patient with Davis during his development, this OL prospect could become a viable depth piece in due time. Davis, being a sixth-round pick, still needs to hone his techniques, but he has the makings of a Day 3 steal.<\/p>\n

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