The New York Giants may have just wrapped up their first NFL draft under new head coach John Harbaugh, but the football world is already looking ahead. In a "way-too-early" 2027 NFL mock draft from Sharp Football Analysis, the Giants are projected to land a standout Notre Dame defender—continuing their rebuild with an eye on the future.

As the Giants gear up for the 2026 regular season with a roster that looks vastly different from last year, fans are buzzing about whether this team can make some noise. But Sharp Football Analysis isn't waiting to find out. Their early 2027 mock has New York picking in the top 10 once again, this time targeting a premier defensive talent.

In this projection, the Giants snag Leonard Moore, a cornerback out of Notre Dame who posted a staggering 92.6 coverage grade from PFF in 2025—the best among all Power 4 cornerbacks. With four of the eight teams picking ahead of New York expected to select quarterbacks, the top cornerback in the class falls right into the Giants' lap at ninth overall. It's a scenario that feels almost too good to be true: a premium position player slipping down the board due to quarterback-needy teams ahead.

For the Giants, this would be a chance to add another high-end cornerback to a youthful secondary that's already taking shape. After addressing the position in this year's draft, doubling down with a talent like Moore could solidify the defensive backfield for years to come. Whether the Giants can contend in 2026 remains to be seen, but if this mock holds true, the future in the secondary looks bright.