What the New York Giants are doing with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 Draft has turned into the best-kept secret in football, and they’ve played it perfectly.
Credit to the smoke-and-mirrors operation for keeping everyone guessing, because at this point, every other day there’s a new “catch of the day” tied to Big Blue as their supposed top interest, and none of it feels any closer to the truth.
At first, it was Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles. Then, it was Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate. Sprinkle in some Caleb Downs and Francis Mauigoa, and you lose the scent pretty quickly.