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Harbaugh's Rookie Camp Highlights Top Picks, Undrafted Kicker's 55-Yard FG

5/10/2026

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Summary

Harbaugh Holds Minicamp

Head coach John Harbaugh held a rookie minicamp on May 9, 2026 in East Rutherford, N.J.
He said the session was a rehearsal of drills and situational teaching, not competition.
Top-10 picks Arvell Reese and Francis “Sisi” Mauigoa attended, with Reese missing assignments and Colton Hood intercepting a pass.
Undrafted kicker Dominic Zvada went 5-for-5, including a 55-yard field goal, creating competition, while Beckham Jr. remains unsigned and camp starts late July.

Summary

Reese Preps

Giants view Reese as a stand-up weakside linebacker rather than an edge rusher.
Waiving captain Bobby Okereke and signing Tremaine Edmunds created a 6-foot-4 inside-linebacker tandem with Reese.
Defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson plans a “chaos, violent, multiple” scheme and revives the “NASCAR” pass-rush package.
Linebackers coach Frank Bush and rookie Jack Kelly spent extensive minicamp time teaching Reese the playbook.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s 1995 expansion draft on Feb 15 added the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars, raising the league to 30 teams. The Panthers chose 35 players, the Jaguars 31, with Jacksonville picking quarterback Steve Beuerlein first and Carolina selecting cornerback Rod Smith second. Today’s Giants minicamp echoes that model by using a focused draft-style intake to rebuild linebacker depth.

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Harbaugh Holds Minicamp

Head coach John Harbaugh held a rookie minicamp on May 9, 2026 in East Rutherford, N.J.
He said the session was a rehearsal of drills and situational teaching, not competition.
Top-10 picks Arvell Reese and Francis “Sisi” Mauigoa attended, with Reese missing assignments and Colton Hood intercepting a pass.
Undrafted kicker Dominic Zvada went 5-for-5, including a 55-yard field goal, creating competition, while Beckham Jr. remains unsigned and camp starts late July.

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