An average-sized, versatile receiver with inside-out flexibility, Cooper is ultracompetitive, tough, and reliable, and he excels at generating yards after the catch. He shows good but not elite speed on tape. What really stands out is his combination of lower-body strength, contact balance, and body control. He has excellent ball skills, with just five drops in three seasons, and he has zero fear working over the middle.<\/p>\n
\u2026 he is a highly effective route runner who knows how to manipulate defensive backs with leverage and route tempo. He also shows a savvy feel for finding space in zone coverage \u2026 His combination of lower-body strength and body control makes him difficult to tackle after the catch\u2014he forced 27 missed tackles in 2025. \u2026 Cooper is one of the top five WR prospects in the 2026 draft class. He\u2019s likely to come off the board in the middle portion of Round 1 after Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon, and Jordyn Tyson \u2026 He reminds me a lot of a faster Jarvis Landry.<\/p>\n
The Giants have Darius Slayton, Darnell Mooney, and Calvin Austin to support Malik Nabers. It is possible, though, that none of those players is with the Giants beyond the 2026 season. Getting a player who could grow into a role as a reliable second wide receiver seems like a good idea.<\/p>\n
Other players considered: CB Colton Hood; CB Brandon Cisse; S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren<\/p>\n
Round 2 (No. 37) \u2014 TRADE!!<\/p>\n
Giants get: Picks 40 and 109 (Round 4) | Value received per Rich Hill trade chart: 179 points)
Chiefs get: Picks 37 and 193 | Value sent to Chiefs: 167 points<\/p>\n
Yup, the Chiefs came calling again. And, I obliged again. I have no idea if this is realistic, but I know that moving down a couple of spots and adding another 2026 mid-round selection would be an awesome outcome for the Giants. Remember, they do not possess a third-round pick.<\/p>\n
Round 2 (No. 40) \u2014 Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon<\/p>\n
I find myself defaulting to selecting a guard in Round 2 now almost every time I run a mock draft. By now, it has become muscle memory.<\/p>\n
Sometimes, I choose Oregon\u2019s Pregon. Sometimes, I choose Chase Bistonis of Texas A&M. Bisontis seems to be slightly higher on most big boards than Pregnon, but I am drawn to Pregnon\u2019s power.<\/p>\n
Danny Kelly of The Ringer says<\/a>:<\/p>\n Rugged, wide-bodied guard with the power, length, and reliability to be a plug-and-play starter.<\/p>\n Pregnon is a stout, powerfully built, and highly experienced guard prospect who brings the potential to be a high-floor starter in the pros. A transfer to Oregon in 2025 after stops at USC and Wyoming, he is a four-year starter with over 3,000 career snaps\u2014with the vast majority at left guard (and one season at right guard). Pregnon blocks with a wide, balanced base and keeps his feet moving to mirror and react to rushers. He brings a strong punch that shocks opponents and works his hands to counter pass rush moves and maintain his grip on a pass rusher\u2019s chest. He drops a heavy anchor and knocks blitzers back as they try to scoot through his gap. He shows excellent awareness for stunts and reacts quickly, flashing a feel for helping out the center or tackle when he\u2019s uncovered; he squeezes down and lends a hand in support until he needs to disengage to pick up someone in front of him. He surrendered just one sack on 1,536 pass block snaps over the past three seasons, per PFF. In the run game, he fires out of his stance with good leverage and plenty of pop. He drives opposing linemen off the line and plows out run lanes. He shows the ability to sustain blocks, using strong hands to latch on and control opponents at the point of attack.<\/p>\n In. a vacuum, would you prefer Bisontis or Pregnon?<\/p>\n NY Giants 2026 NFL Draft scouting report: Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon<\/a><\/p>\n Other players considered: Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech; Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State; Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas; Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M<\/p>\n Round 4 (No. 105) \u2014 Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas<\/p>\n One of my favorite cornerbacks in this class, and a good mid-round value right here at a position of need. A big, physical cornerback who might fit what the Giants are looking for with Harbaugh and Dennard Wilson.<\/p>\n Here is the PFSN scouting report:<\/p>\n Julian Neal was one of the more notable risers of the 2025 regular season, and he\u2019s now positioned as a compelling Day 2 prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft. At 6\u20192\u201d, 208 pounds, Neal has the desired size-athleticism combo among NFL teams, and he\u2019s quietly a very complete prospect past the physical profile. Even at his size, Neal has eye-catching explosiveness, reactive athleticism, and coil, and he can weaponize his quickness and hip fluidity to mirror WRs in press and off-man, as well as match route concepts in zone.<\/p>\n He\u2019s an effective playmaker at the catch point, and he\u2019s ultra-reliable in run support, with keen instincts for resetting his base, engaging blocks, and securing stops as a solo tackler. He might not have elite vertical speed or swivel fluidity, and his plant-and-drive footwork still stands to improve — all of which leave him somewhat susceptible to big plays at times when his recovery fails him — but aside from that, there aren\u2019t many holes to poke in his game. As a long and quick cover man with technical variability and rock-solid support chops, Neal has quality starter potential.<\/p>\n Other players considered: Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M; Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington; Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State; Jalon Kilgore, S, South Carolina; Chris McClellan, DT, Missouri; Isaiah World, OT, Oregon<\/p>\n Round 4 (No. 109) \u2014 Chris McClellan, DT, Missouri<\/p>\n I would love to have addressed the defensive line earlier, but did not see the right value. Big Blue View\u2019s Chris Pflum would likely endorse this pick. In his McClellan Prospect Profile<\/a>, Chris wrote:<\/p>\n McClellan projects as a rotational defensive tackle with scheme diversity and three-down upside at the NFL level. He can play in a 2, 3, or 4 man front, as well as be a 2-gapping run stuffer or a disruptive penetrator.<\/p>\n He may not take over games at his best, however he can be a complete handful for individual blockers, control multiple gaps, and blow up plays in the backfield. McClellan has the potential to become a starting defensive tackle and an every-down, or perhaps \u201cany-down\u201d contributor, however he\u2019ll need to improve his leverage consistency to reach his ceiling.<\/p>\n If he can improve his consistency in pad level, as well as hand usage, he has the potential to be a good starting tackle who can make an impact for just about any defense commonly called in the NFL.<\/p>\n The 6-foot-4, 313-pound McClellan is No. 97 on McShay\u2019s Big Board.<\/p>\n Other players considered: Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington; Jalon Kilgore, S, South Carolina; Isaiah World, OT, Oregon<\/p>\n Round 5 (No. 145) \u2014 Tim Keenan, DT, Alabama<\/p>\n No, I did not intend to draft back-to-back defensive tackles. It just turned out that I felt Keenan was the best value on the board for the Giants here.<\/p>\n If you have been reading my mock drafts each week, you understand by now that one of my beliefs is that the Giants need a better nose tackle than D.J. Davidson to help the run defense when Dexter Lawrence is off the field. That is the role I envision for the 6-foot-1, 327-pound Keenan.<\/p>\n Sports Info Solutions says:<\/p>\n Tim Keenan III projects as a backup nose tackle in a base 3-4 defense that would best be tasked with two-gapping against the run, but he can flex out to a 3-tech in a 4-man front. Against the run, he shows a good anchor to sit at the point of attack and clog up run lanes. He can wall up and leverage against double teams to not give up much ground. He has the flexibility and toughness to recover from awkward positions and rarely gets pushed to the ground. He has the functional strength to throw off blockers and make a tackle. He does not have a great pass rushing ability. His lack of arm length limits his ability to keep offensive lineman off his pads and stand him up. His hand usage is minimal and he does not offer a lot of other pass rush moves other than a bull rush to attempt to get into the interior of the pocket. He does have the athleticism to be used in stunts and shows some burst when he has a free lane to create pressure on the QB.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll notice in the video below that Keenan even has his own version of the Sexy Dexy dance.<\/p>\n Round 6 (No. 186) \u2014 Travis Burke, OT, Memphis<\/p>\n There is never anything wrong with taking a late-round flier on an offensive lineman. You think a guy who is 6-foot-8\u00be, 325 pounds might get Harbaugh\u2019s attention?<\/p>\n Burke is a player the Giants have met with and should have excellent intel on because former Giant David Diehl is the assistant offensive line coach at Memphis.<\/p>\n Sports Info Solutions says:<\/p>\n Travis Burke projects as a backup right tackle, best suited as a seal blocker in a power-run scheme. He possesses a massive frame and very long arms, but needs to add strength in both his upper and lower body. Though he has natural athleticism, his movements sometimes lack the fluidity required for consistent play. As a pass protector, Burke uses his length well, timing a reliable punch to keep defenders at bay. His hand placement requires improved consistency, highlighted by numerous career penalties. His vertical set drop is sufficient, although he is vulnerable to speed rushers along the perimeter and inside counter moves. His anchor has improved, with continued room to add mass.<\/p>\n In the run game, as a seal blocker, he utilizes his frame to hold the POA. He shows awareness for zone blocking, but lacks the fluidity to work cleanly to the 2nd level. Burke is a willing, aggressive finisher who aims to bury defenders. He struggles to generate noticeable drive off the line, instead relying on combo blocking and finishing to open lanes. Though he has experience at both tackle spots, his vulnerabilities against speed rushers and their developed counters currently limit his projection to right tackle.<\/p>\n NY Giants NFL Draft meetings tracker 2026: Players the Giants have met with<\/a><\/p>\n Round 6 (No. 192) \u2014 Adam Randall, RB, Clemson<\/p>\n This is a nod to Chris, who told me a while back that he will \u201cnever not pick\u201d Randall if the 6-foot-3, 232-pound back is available in the sixth round of a mock draft.<\/p>\n In his prospect profile<\/a>, Chris writes:<\/p>\n Adam Randall is raw as a running back, and only has limited tape at the position. That may depress his draft stock, but it could also serve to make him a hidden gem and a steal for the team that eventually takes him.<\/p>\n Randall has great size, very good vision, and the athleticism to make full use of that vision. Likewise, he has enough speed to break long runs once he\u2019s able to find the open field. Additionally, his background as a wide receiver makes him a very dangerous weapon out of the backfield. Randall is simply too big \u2013 and his contact balance is too good \u2013 for off-ball linebackers and defensive backs to bring him down easily.<\/p>\n He obviously still needs development, but Randall has real upside for the team that invests in him.<\/p>\n
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