The New York Giants aren’t wasting time.
After finishing at the bottom of the NFC East, head coach John Harbaugh has made it clear — a 10-7 record in 2026 wouldn’t be enough. The mission? Go from worst to first immediately.
And according to a new mock draft, Big Blue may have found the perfect blueprint.
Giants Grab a Day-One Starter at No. 5
In the latest projection from Pro Football Focus, draft analyst Dalton Wasserman has the Giants selecting Francis Mauigoa with the No. 5 overall pick.
The former Miami Hurricanes standout dominated in pass protection last season, posting an elite 87.0 pass-blocking grade. With veteran linemen like Greg Van Roten and Jermaine Eluemunor heading toward free agency, Mauigoa would immediately stabilize the right side of New York’s offensive line.
Whether he slots in at right tackle or kicks inside early in his career, he’s viewed as a plug-and-play upgrade — exactly the kind of “win-now” move Harbaugh needs.
Round 2 Brings a Defensive Enforcer
The Giants don’t stop there.
With the 37th overall pick, the mock draft has New York selecting Christen Miller out of Georgia Bulldogs.
While the Giants’ pass rush was explosive in 2025, their run defense was a disaster — allowing 145.3 rushing yards per game, the second-worst mark in the league.
Miller could change that overnight.
Scouts rave about his ability to clog running lanes, absorb double teams, and dominate at the point of attack. He’s the kind of old-school, physical interior presence that defensive coordinators crave — and exactly what the Giants lacked last season.
Worst to First?
If New York walks away from the 2026 draft with Mauigoa protecting the quarterback and Miller anchoring the run defense, Harbaugh’s turnaround vision suddenly looks very real.
Two picks. Two immediate starters. Two major needs addressed.
The Giants may not just be rebuilding — they could be reloading for a serious NFC East run.
BREAKING: Giants Mock Draft Delivers 2 Immediate Game-Changers to Fast-Track John Harbaugh’s Turnaround Plan
