The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off live from Pittsburgh on Thursday, April 23 and the latest crop of rookies will be hearing their names called all weekend long. For the New York Giants, the biggest need is an obvious one: Cornerback.

The Giants' biggest position of need will change if the team acquiesces to defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence's trade request. The Giants and Lawrence are at a contract impasse, a person close to the situation told USA TODAY Sports. They spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter. In the secondary, Greg Newsome II and Paulson Adebo are the team's top two corners. Newsome allowed a 107.5 passer rating and Adebo gave up a 98.2 passer rating when targeted last season.

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Here's everything you need to know about the New York Giants for this year's draft, including a round-by-round look at picks and a potential trade candidate already on the roster.

The Giants are building around quarterback Jaxson Dart in Year 2 as a starter with a new coaching staff led by John Harbaugh. Another top wide receiver from this class would be great in Round 1 which leaves the Giants open to getting help protecting Dart in Round 2. Bisontis should be available there with a great background at tackle before moving inside to guard for the Aggies.

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Thibodeaux is entering a contract year in 2026. The Giants likely won't extend him given the other talented pass-rushers, Brian Burns and Abdul Carter, on the roster. Dexter Lawrence's trade request could end in an extension, leaving less capital for a future Thibodeaux deal. New York could either recoup draft capital by trading Thibodeaux now or wait until he walks in free agency and get nothing in return.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: New York Giants 2026 NFL Draft: Picks, team needs, trade candidates