For the first time, Harbaugh will be part of this mathematical formula with the Giants after 18 years running through scenarios as the Ravens head coach. There is little doubt when the Giants complete this NFL Draft and their eight picks are secured, Harbaugh’s fingerprints will be all over the selections and the roster will be shaped more closely in the image for what he wants this team to be.
This does not mean Harbaugh is making the picks. It does mean his voice will be heard loud and clear when the Giants are on the clock. The buzzword in the building is collaboration. Harbaugh wants what he wants but is open to hearing about what he might not know and why other options might make more sense.
Jay Glazer not sold on Caleb Downs at No. 5
The Hot Seat: GM Joe Schoen likely bought himself some time with a strong 2025 draft, but if this class can’t help quarterback Jaxson Dart and the current core take the next step, big changes could be coming by 2028 if not earlier.
Lingering Question: Are they done trading? There’s a sentiment that the top 10 is a little watered down this year, which leaves the G-Men in an interesting position with a pair of top-10 selections. They have just one pick between 38 and 144, so I wouldn’t be surprised if they were to trade back and collect some more Day 2 selections. That would also take the pressure off to an extent.
Sonny Styles is a football scout’s dream. You walk into the stadium and he’s the player that looks like he was created in a lab somewhere in the Ohio State’s science and engineering wing. It’s not difficult to see why he stands out above the rest.
Caleb Downs is a football coach’s fantasy, a player whose intelligence reveals an edge gained by a 21-year-old who steps on the field and immediately takes control.
Caleb Downs, Giants legacy pick
Names to look for on Day 2 are Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State; Chase Bisontis, G, Texas A&M; Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech; Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama; Christen Miller, DT, Georgia; Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon; Keylan Rutledge, G, Georgia Tech; Gennings Dunker, G, Iowa; Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State; and Travis Burke, OT, Memphis.
Malik Nabers’ uncertain status for the 2026 season is the biggest Giants story no one is talking about, and it could have an exciting ripple effect on this week’s NFL Draft starting with Thursday night’s first round.
The premise here is not that the Giants can afford to make a luxury, skill position pick. It’s that Harbaugh’s best offensive player, Nabers, is in the middle of an extensive rehabilitation program working back from a torn ACL and torn meniscus in his right knee from Sept. 28, 2025. And the Giants, especially if Nabers is not ready early, are going to need a lot more juice. More juice to score points and more juice to keep fans’ butts in those MetLife Stadium seats.
Jeremiyah Love on his role if drafted by the Giants
Enter Jaxson Dart, who can live in a lot of different worlds. The second-year quarterback opened 7-on-7 drills with the first of a handful of completions to wide receiver Darnell Mooney, a veteran addition with previous ties to offensive coordinator Matt Nagy from his time as head coach of the Bears.
Then it was time for Dart to get acquainted with tight end Isaiah Likely, who came over from Baltimore. Likely’s first target resulted in a leaping grab over the middle, the first of many catches throughout the afternoon.
Adebo’s presence comes after he missed the opening of the voluntary offseason workout program earlier in April. At the time, Harbaugh described the absence as a personal decision, emphasizing the voluntary nature of the activities. Subsequent reports indicated Adebo had remained in contact with the coaching staff, with no contract issues cited.
On the field, the defensive backs showed strong quickness in closing on short completions, a theme throughout the high-tempo practice. Adebo also broke up a pass in the final team period, contributing to a productive day for the secondary as the Giants focused on communication, coverage fundamentals, and competitive 7-on-7 and team drills.
Lemieux made the announcement in a post to his LinkedIn account. Lemieux wrote that he dreamed of spending at least a decade in the NFL when the Giants drafted him in the fifth round in 2020, but “five surgeries and more time in the training room than on the field” led to his decision to walk away from the game.
Lemieux played 12 games and made nine starts at guard as a rookie, but only played in six games over his final three seasons with the NFC East club. Knee, toe and biceps injuries contributed to his extended absences from the lineup. Lemieux moved on to play seven games and make four starts for the Saints in 2024 and spent last season on the Seahawks’ practice squad.
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