NY Giants NFL Draft 2026: New York selects DT Bobby Jamison-Travis in Round 6, No. 186 overall
NY Giants NFL Draft 2026: New York selects OT JC Davis in Round 6, No. 192 overall
NY Giants NFL Draft 2026: New York selects LB Jack Kelly in Round 6, No. 193 overall
Giants NFL Draft 2026: Giants go big in Round 6 — Instant analysis
NFL Draft 2026: NY Giants UDFA tracker — signings, rumors, news, updates
The Darren Waller trade is finalized during 2026 NFL Draft
Bypassed in Round 1, ‘pit bull’ CB Colton Hood ‘super excited’ to be a Giant
NFL Draft grades, Day 2: Fans, analysts like Colton Hood, Malachi Fields picks
NY Giants 2026 NFL Draft: Did New York overpay for Malachi Fields?
NY Giants NFL Draft 2026: Arvell Reese ‘always thinking violence’
Francis Mauigoa aims to be a rock in the middle of the Giants’ offensive line
The New York Giants entered the NFL Draft with an abundance of capital at their disposal and they’ve taken full advantage. They landed Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa at Nos. 5 and 10 overall. The value can be fairly questioned, given the Giants allegedly plan to play Reese at off-ball linebacker and Mauigoa at guard, but there’s no denying they’ve added two elite talents to the roster.
Getting cornerback Colton Hood at No. 37 overall should replace Cor’Dale Flott in the lineup. Hood was a fringe first-round prospect who represented excellent value in Round 2. We had mixed feelings about wide receiver Malachi Fields with the 74th pick, but his size and vertical ability could pay dividends in an offense that needed another wideout.
The #NYGiants get another weapon – WR Malachi Fields from #GoIrish.@gregcosell has the full tape breakdown on Fields! #bigblue #Giantspride #fightingirish #ndfootballhttps://t.co/SQd5pOd0En
Hood had 72 pass attempts against as the primary defender in FBS without allowing a touchdown since 2023. That tied for second among all defenders, trailing only Arizona defensive back Treydan Stukes. That includes Hood’s time at Auburn, Colorado and Tennessee, where he was a third-team All-SEC selection this past season. It shows how difficult it was to beat Hood throughout his college career because of his sticky coverage.
Fields ran the 40-yard dash in 4.61 seconds at the NFL combine. That left questions about his speed and ability to create separation at the NFL level. But the Giants believe he plays faster. Coach John Harbaugh says the GPS trackers had him consistently running 21 miles per hour during games. That combined with Fields’ impressive catch radius made him a player the Giants “coveted.”
Which team’s class intrigues you the most through the draft’s first two days?
Ted Nguyen: The New York Giants added a lot of good players that fit the mold of what John Harbaugh is looking for in terms of tenacity. They said Ohio State’s Arvell Reese will play inside linebacker with Abdul Carter and Brian Burns playing edge. I like that Reese won’t play full-time edge, and it’ll be interesting to see how defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson deploys him in pressure schemes. Miami tackle Francis Mauigoa solidifies their line. He can play inside and eventually kick to right tackle. Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood adds a physical presence on their secondary. Notre Dame wideout Malachi Fields is one of the best contested-catch receivers in the class and should give Jaxson Dart a big back-shoulder-fade partner to throw to.
37. New York Giants: CB Colton Hood, Tennessee. Hood has enormous potential, but he’s far from a polished prospect. The two-time transfer will be 21 for the entirety of his rookie season. At his best, he shows excellent man-coverage capabilities. Too often, he’ll also show poor technique and instincts, thus surrendering easy targets. He’ll enter his new situation with starter upside, but he needs time to develop and not quickly become a liability against NFL route-runners. Grade: C
74. New York Giants: WR Malachi Fields, Notre Dame. The all-star circuit can be hugely beneficial for a prospect. Case in point, Fields never became a dominant target during his time with the Fighting Irish. However, he was arguably the best player on the field during Senior Bowl week. Fields showed big play ability by overwhelming defenders with his size and body control. The near-6’5″, 218-pound target may not be the most explosive option, but he is more fluid in and out of his routes than his size indicates. Grade: B