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Giants Draft Francis Mauigoa at No. 10 After Viral Nabers Query

4/28/2026

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Harbaugh Meets Nabers

On April 24, 2026, coach John Harbaugh met receiver Malik Nabers to discuss linebacker Arvell Reese, the No. 5 pick.
Malik Nabers went viral after questioning where Arvell Reese would play, noting Giants have rusher Abdul Carter.
John Harbaugh said he was not bothered, stressing that a player’s heart invites dialogue.
After the talk, Malik Nabers met Arvell Reese and his family, prompting Giants to select lineman Francis Mauigoa at No. 10.

Summary

Saints Acquire Wilson

The Giants' defense was called “position-less” with Arvell Reese slated for the A, B, C and D gaps alongside Tremaine Edmunds.
The New Orleans Saints first pursued a trade for Kayvon Thibodeaux before switching to acquire Tyree Wilson from the Las Vegas Raiders.
Media later dismissed fan and pundit criticism of the Giants’ linebacker depth as “much ado about nothing.”

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Harbaugh Meets Nabers

On April 24, 2026, coach John Harbaugh met receiver Malik Nabers to discuss linebacker Arvell Reese, the No. 5 pick.
Malik Nabers went viral after questioning where Arvell Reese would play, noting Giants have rusher Abdul Carter.
John Harbaugh said he was not bothered, stressing that a player’s heart invites dialogue.
After the talk, Malik Nabers met Arvell Reese and his family, prompting Giants to select lineman Francis Mauigoa at No. 10.

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