Trading Dexter Lawrence was a massive NFL offseason domino to fall less than a week before the 2026 NFL Draft begins. Now, the New York Giants must decide their plan with two first-round picks. Is Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson an option? What about Ohio State safety Caleb Downs?
Helping quarterback Jaxson Dart will be sharply on John Harbaugh’s radar during the 2026 NFL Draft. Following the acquisition of the tenth overall pick in this year’s first round, adding a wide receiver early may be even more likely for New York. They already have ties to multiple top WR prospects, and the latest updates are only adding fuel to that fire for the first round.
According to multiple reports, the Giants are going out of their way to create a relationship with Jordyn Tyson, one of the top WR prospects in this year’s draft class. General manager Joe Schoen had dinner with the Sun Devils product just days ahead of round one.
“#Giants GM Joe Schoen flew to Arizona to attend Jordan Tyson's workout yesterday. Schoen also had dinner with Tyson the night before, sources told me and @RapSheet. With NYG at 10 after the Dexter Lawrence, Tyson's odds of being a top 10 pick have now increased significantly.” — Mike Garafolo
Giants GM Joe Schoen was in Arizona Thursday night and dined with Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson at the restaurant UCHI. 5th overall may have been a little rich. But 10th? 🤔Draft is five days away. Let's go. https://t.co/DBIDYlk5JW
The deal for the star defensive tackle will affect a lot of teams, not just the G-Men in the first round. New York now owns two picks in the top ten, and their needs don’t quite mimic what many mock drafts had the Cincinnati Bengals doing prior to the blockbuster deal.
Accordingly, the Giants hold the keys to a lot of plans – rather than just their own. If they take a player like Tyson at tenth overall, the WR run could truly start even earlier than people expect. Carnell Tate is often projected as the top WR off the border, but what if there are two gone by the time the Miami Dolphins pick at 11?
As for the Giants, they also have to devise their plan for the fifth pick. Linebacker Sonny Styles is a popular selection, but draft analyst Todd McShay has mentioned safety Caleb Downs as a potential pick at that spot, too. Depending on how they address their roster with that selection, there will be a trickle-down effect with the rest of the squads picking in the top ten.
Regardless, the Giants own a lot of capital early and often in this year’s draft. Harbaugh and co. must use it effectively to get this rebuild on track in a major way.