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2026 New York Giants Mock Draft: 7-Round Projection

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2026 New York Giants Mock Draft: 7-Round Projection

Draft Capital: 5 picks | Overall Grade: B Last Updated: July 20, 2026

Overview

New York Giants enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 5 selections. Biggest needs: Defensive Line, Defensive Line, Tight End.

Complete Draft Class:
  • Round 1 (#11): A'Mauri Washington, Defensive Line,

    • Oregon

    — Grade A-

  • Round 2 (#43): Luke Montgomery, Offensive Guard,

    • Ohio State

    — Grade B-

  • Round 3 (#75): Samson Okunlola, Offensive Guard,

    • Miami

    — Grade C+

  • Round 5 (#151): Hollywood Smothers, Running Back,

    • Texas

    — Grade C-

  • Round 6 (#192): Tao Johnson, Safety,

    • UCLA

    — Grade C-

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    Complete Pick-by-Pick Analysis

    Pick #11 - New York Giants: A'Mauri Washington, Defensive Line,

    Oregon

    Rank: #14 overall | Grade: A- Why This Pick:

    Best player available. New York Giants needed Defensive Line help, but A'Mauri Washington (ranked #14) represents elite value here. You can't pass on top-tier talent when it falls to you.

    The Fit:

    A'Mauri Washington brings immediate impact to New York Giants. A'Mauri Washington has emerged as one of the biggest risers in the 2026 draft cycle after a breakout junior campaign at Oregon, living in opposing backfields after two quiet seasons buried behind eventual NFL picks Derrick Harmon, Jordan Burch and Ja... His best trait—massive 6'3"/330 frame with rare athleticism for size—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a Dontari Poe (massive interior body with rare movement skill)-type player at the NFL level.

  • Strengths: Massive 6'3"/330 frame with rare athleticism for size
  • Weaknesses: Plays with high pad level too often
  • NFL Comp: Dontari Poe (massive interior body with rare movement skill)
    • Full scouting report for A'Mauri Washington → | See New York Giants 7-round draft →

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    Pick #43 - New York Giants: Luke Montgomery, Offensive Guard,

    Ohio State

    Rank: #67 overall | Grade: B- Why This Pick:

    Addresses key depth concern. While Offensive Guard wasn't the top priority, Luke Montgomery's talent at #67 overall was too good to pass up. Sometimes value trumps need.

    The Fit:

    Luke Montgomery brings immediate impact to New York Giants. Luke Montgomery is a tall, long, technically refined interior blocker who has quietly become one of the most experienced guards in college football. A converted four-star tackle recruit out of Findlay, Ohio, he arrived in Columbus as the No. 2 player... His best trait—fourteen starts at left guard for a big ten runner-up without missing a snap rotation—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a Kevin Zeitler (reasoning: long, disciplined interior blocker who wins in the run game and rarely gets penalized)-type player at the NFL level.

  • Strengths: Fourteen starts at left guard for a Big Ten runner-up without missing a snap rotation
  • Weaknesses: Miami playoff game was a protection failure with two sacks and a hit surrendered
  • NFL Comp: Kevin Zeitler (reasoning: long, disciplined interior blocker who wins in the run game and rarely gets penalized)
    • Full scouting report for Luke Montgomery → | See New York Giants 7-round draft →

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    Pick #75 - New York Giants: Samson Okunlola, Offensive Guard,

    Miami

    Rank: #81 overall | Grade: C+ Why This Pick:

    Addresses key depth concern. While Offensive Guard wasn't the top priority, Samson Okunlola's talent at #81 overall was too good to pass up. Sometimes value trumps need.

    The Fit:

    Samson Okunlola is a Offensive Guard who can contribute immediately in New York Giants's system. His college production and athleticism profile suggest he'll succeed at the next level. Evaluators see him as a day-one contributor.

  • Strengths: Good fundamentals, solid work ethic
  • Weaknesses: Developmental project
  • NFL Comp: Quality NFL starter
    • Full scouting report for Samson Okunlola → | See New York Giants 7-round draft →

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    Pick #151: Hollywood Smothers (Running Back,

    Texas

    ) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.

    Pick #192: Tao Johnson (Safety,

    UCLA

    ) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.

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    Draft Class Summary

    Overall Grade: B | 4 positions addressed across 5 picks.

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