New Giants coach John Harbaugh doesn\u2019t care that just two safeties \u2014 Sean Taylor (Washington, 2004) and Eric Berry (Chiefs, 2010) \u2014 have been drafted with the fifth overall pick this century.<\/p>\n
Harbaugh can\u2019t resist grabbing the third to dramatically upgrade his secondary behind his pass rushers. New defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson<\/a>, who has a defensive backs background, buys Harbaugh a gift card to Elia\u2019s in East Rutherford.<\/p>\n As for Aaron Glenn, the Serby Mock 2.0 graciously sends him one player who will juice his pass rush and immediately become the best player on his defense, as well as a red zone threat in the passing game for new offensive coordinator Frank Reich<\/a>.<\/p>\n Amazingly, there are no fewer than four Ohio State Buckeyes in the top 10:<\/p>\n 1. Raiders<\/p>\n Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana<\/p>\n Klint Kubiak coaches<\/a> the national champion Heisman winner and Tom Brady counsels him. The perfect rookie quarterback cocoon.<\/p>\n 2. Jets<\/p>\n Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State<\/p>\n He\u2019ll make Aaron Glenn a better defensive play-caller with his explosiveness rushing the passer and has off-the-ball prowess as well.<\/p>\n Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese during the CFP game vs. Miami. AP<\/p>\n 3. Cardinals<\/p>\n Spencer Fano, OT, Utah<\/p>\n Rookie coach Mike LaFleur<\/a> will crave a bookend for Paris Johnson for his TBD quarterback to replace RT Kelvin Beachum.<\/p>\n 4. Titans<\/p>\n David Bailey, LB, Texas Tech<\/p>\n If coach Robert Saleh signed off on<\/a> Will McDonald while with the Jets, he\u2019ll welcome the draft\u2019s best pure pass rusher to take heat off DT Jeffery Simmons. Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll doesn\u2019t have to talk GM Mike Borgonzi into drafting a quarterback now that he inherits Cam Ward.<\/p>\n 5. Giants<\/p>\n Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State<\/p>\n Playmaker, culture-setter, leader. Arguably best player in the draft. John Harbaugh can\u2019t resist his new Kyle Hamilton. Even Joe Schoen, Mr. Positional Value, is high-fiving everyone in the war room.<\/p>\n The Giants land Ohio State\u2019s star safety in this mock draft. Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n 6. Browns<\/p>\n Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (Fla.)<\/p>\n Coach Todd Monken will be watching most of his offensive line heading to free agency or retirement, and will jump at the chance to land this mauler to help give Shedeur Sanders a chance.<\/p>\n 7. Commanders<\/p>\n Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State<\/p>\n Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel are both 30, so here\u2019s a young deep threat for new coordinator David Blough to help Jayden Daniels rebound from a sophomore slump.<\/p>\n 8. Saints<\/p>\n Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame<\/p>\n Alvin Kamara turns 31 in July, so a dual-threat thoroughbred for Tyler Shough.<\/p>\n 9. Chiefs<\/p>\n Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami (Fla.)<\/p>\n A disruptive, maniacal power broker for defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, and help for Chris Jones and George Karlaftis.<\/p>\n 10. Bengals<\/p>\n Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State<\/p>\n Who are Dey to pass on a 6-foot-5, 243-pound tackling presence like this stud?<\/p>\n 11. Dolphins<\/p>\n Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU<\/p>\n Free agent Rasul Douglas turns 32 in August and Storm Duck has started four games, so rookie coach Jeff Hafley snares a blue-chip cover corner.<\/p>\n 12. Cowboys<\/p>\n Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee<\/p>\n Jerry Jones is desperate for secondary help with Trevon Diggs gone and Daron Bland rehabbing a major foot injury, and he\u2019ll be more willing than anyone to gamble on a player who missed the 2025 season with a torn ACL.<\/p>\n 13. Rams<\/p>\n Makai Lemon, WR, USC<\/p>\n His comp is Amon-Ra St. Brown, and now Sean McVay has a difference-making third amigo to go with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams for Matthew Stafford\u2019s likely last hurrah.<\/p>\n 14. Ravens<\/p>\n Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State<\/p>\n An injury-plagued career allows him to slide, and rookie coach Jesse Minter collects a 6-2, 200-pound complement to Zay Flowers for Lamar Jackson.<\/p>\n 15. Buccaneers<\/p>\n Cashius Howell, DE, Texas A&M<\/p>\n A 6-2, 248-pound pass rush bookend for YaYa Diaby to replace Haason Reddick.<\/p>\n 16. Jets<\/p>\n Denzel Boston, WR, Washington<\/p>\n A 6-4, 210-pound weapon to complement Garrett Wilson for the next franchise quarterback.<\/p>\n Denzel Boston could form a nice combo with Garrett Wilson. AP<\/p>\n 17. Lions<\/p>\n Vega Ioane, OL, Penn State<\/p>\n A kneecap-biting interior lineman who will excite Dan Campbell and can replace Graham Glasgow should he retire.<\/p>\n 18. Vikings<\/p>\n Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee<\/p>\n Isaiah Rodgers will be an unrestricted free agent in 2027 and defensive coordinator Brian Flores will like this 6-0, 195-pounder with 10 pass breakups last season.<\/p>\n 19. Panthers<\/p>\n CJ Allen, LB, Georgia<\/p>\n A 6-1, 235-pound, three-down backer to replace unrestricted free agent Christian Roseboom.<\/p>\n 20. Cowboys<\/p>\n Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami (Fla.)<\/p>\n Jerry Jones needs a pass rusher, so you really think he\u2019ll care that this 6-3, 280-pounder turns 25 in April?<\/p>\n 21. Steelers<\/p>\n Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama<\/p>\n Aaron Rodgers just might want to give it one more shot with coach Mike McCarthy<\/a>, so a redshirt quarterback makes sense.<\/p>\n 22. Chargers<\/p>\n Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech<\/p>\n A 6-4, 330-pound mountain nicknamed \u201cThe Fridge\u201d would be greeted by Jim Harbaugh with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind.<\/p>\n 23. Eagles<\/p>\n Blake Miller, OT, Clemson<\/p>\n