The New York Giants are still waiting to see their latest rookie class hit the field, but draft chatter is already turning toward 2027. And if the early buzz holds, there are a few names that keep popping up around Big Blue.
The 2027 NFL Draft class is being talked up as one of the strongest groups in years, and several analysts have already started linking top prospects to the Giants. It’s way too early to lock anything in, but three college stars are already drawing real New York attention.
David Stone is the name that comes up most often when people talk about the Giants and the 2027 class. The Oklahoma defensive tackle has been mocked to New York by Sports Illustrated, Pro Football Network, and Fansided.com.
He’s only heading into his third season with the Sooners, so there’s still a chance he never even reaches the 2027 draft. But if he does, he fits the kind of profile the Giants could chase to help solve the interior issue left by Dexter Lawrence.
Stone brings size, run-stopping ability, and enough athletic upside to grow into a dangerous pass rusher.
At receiver, Cam Coleman is another early Giants link that’s hard to ignore. The 2027 class is shaping up to be loaded at the position, with Coleman and Jeremiah Smith standing out in particular.
Coleman transferred from Auburn to Texas this offseason, and that move could set him up for a huge 2026 season. NFL Spin Zone has already connected him to New York in mock drafts, and at 6'3", he has the kind of frame that could make him the true "X" receiver the Giants have been searching for alongside Malik Nabers.
The catch for New York: Coleman looks like a top-ten pick, so the Giants may not be in range unless they’re picking very early.
If the Giants go defense in the first round, Georgia cornerback Ellis Robinson IV would be another logical name to watch. He has the kind of build teams want at the position, but his instincts are what really stand out. Robinson IV picked off four passes in 2025, his first season as a full-time starter, and he’s already being viewed as a potential long-term answer in the secondary for New York.
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