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Giants Draft Arvell Reese, Francis Mauigoa in Top Ten

4/29/2026

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Summary

Giants Draft Picks

The Giants selected Arvell Reese (LB, Ohio State) at No. 5, Francis Mauigoa (OL, Miami) at No. 10, Colton Hood (CB, Tennessee) at No. 37, and Malachi Fields (WR, Notre Dame) at No. 74.
The Giants added Bobby Jamison-Travis (Auburn) at No. 186, J.C. Davis (Illinois) at No. 192, and Jack Kelly (BYU) at No. 193.
Head coach John Harbaugh and GM Joe Schoen said the rookies must earn roster spots and fit the Giants’ style.

Summary

Jets Draft Cooper

Jets acquired the No. 30 pick from Miami in a trade.
Jets used the No. 30 pick to select wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. after drafting tight end Kenyon Sadiq at No. 16.
Jets plan a 12-personnel offense featuring tight ends Taylor and Sadiq with wide receivers Garrett Wilson and Omar Cooper Jr.

History

Historical Context

The New York Giants, founded in 1925, have relied on the NFL draft—created in 1935 to level competition—since its inception. After forfeiting their 1993 first-round slot for the 1992 supplemental pick of Dave Brown, they chose defensive end Michael Strahan at 40th overall, a move that produced his 22.5-sack 2001 season and a $30 million contract, underscoring the franchise’s long-standing draft strategy.

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Giants Draft Picks

The Giants selected Arvell Reese (LB, Ohio State) at No. 5, Francis Mauigoa (OL, Miami) at No. 10, Colton Hood (CB, Tennessee) at No. 37, and Malachi Fields (WR, Notre Dame) at No. 74.
The Giants added Bobby Jamison-Travis (Auburn) at No. 186, J.C. Davis (Illinois) at No. 192, and Jack Kelly (BYU) at No. 193.
Head coach John Harbaugh and GM Joe Schoen said the rookies must earn roster spots and fit the Giants’ style.

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