The Giants have given their fans something they didn’t see coming this season: a 3-1 start, even with injuries to Jaxson Dart and Brian Burns. John Harbaugh’s playoff hopes are still alive, though his starting quarterback won’t be part of those plans.
That kind of early success is nice, but the real test for a team trying to stay relevant is whether it can keep stacking good drafts. The 2027 NFL Draft is expected to be loaded, and that gives Joe Schoen a chance to really cash in if he gets the class right.
Here’s a look at how a six-pick haul could fit New York.
In the first round, the Giants land Ahmad Moten Sr., a defensive tackle from Miami. DJ Reader has done solid work in the middle, but he’s 32, and the Giants need a long-term answer inside.
Moten, who lines up mainly as a nose tackle but can also work as a three-technique, brings uncommon quickness for a 325-pound player and keeps getting into the backfield for the Hurricanes. With so many quality defensive tackles in this class, New York should have options even if it’s picking late.
Round 2 brings Kewan Lacy of Ole Miss, giving the Giants another back to pair with Cam Skattebo. Skattebo hasn’t locked down the job as the team’s running back of the future, and even if he stays in the mix, New York needs more help there.
Lacy checks a lot of boxes. He scored 24 touchdowns last year, runs through contact, and has the burst to turn a modest gain into a long touchdown.
At center, the Giants could turn to Braelin Moore from LSU in Round 3. John Michael Schmitz may even lose his starting job to Bryan Hudson, who was signed as an emergency option in the middle of training camp.
Moore would be a steady answer. He hasn’t allowed a sack this season and has given up only two pressures for the Tigers, and while he’s a little undersized, his technique stands out.
The fifth round brings a swing on upside in Dezz Ricks, a cornerback from Texas A&M. He came into high school as a five-star recruit but hasn’t produced much in college. Even so, the raw tools are there, and Giants defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson could try to mold him into a starting-caliber corner.
In Round 6, New York adds Ian Strong, a wide receiver from California. He isn’t a burner, but he’s polished, works hard as a blocker, and has flashed real ball-winning ability with 37 contested catches between 2024 and 2025. With the Giants already thin at receiver this season, another body there makes sense.
The final pick in this mock lands on Joe Brunner, a guard from Indiana, also in Round 6. At 6'7" and 320 pounds, he fits the profile of a big, sturdy lineman who can help in both the run game and pass protection. If he keeps playing the way he has early this season, he may not even last that long, but in this projection he gives New York one more shot at adding real offensive line depth.
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