Giants’ 2026 draft class is already looking like a Joe Schoen home run

The 2026 New York Giants rookie class has been among the best in the league through 5 weeks.

By Jackson Boland · G Men HQ

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 3:00 PM

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GMEN HQ argues that General Manager Joe Schoen's 2026 draft class is already an impressive success.
Sports Illustrated analyst Justin Melo ranked the New York Giants' rookie class second in the NFL through five weeks.
First-round linebacker Arvell Reese has posted 30 solo tackles, one sack, and one interception across five games.

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Jackson Boland of GMEN HQ argues that New York Giants General Manager Joe Schoen has assembled an elite 2026 draft class. Through the first five weeks of the season, Boland highlights national recognition from Sports Illustrated's Justin Melo, who ranked New York's rookie class second in the NFL under new head coach John Harbaugh.

Boland highlights top-ten picks Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa as standout contributors, with Reese recording 30 solo tackles, one sack, and an interception. Boland also views wide receiver Malachi Fields as a promising complement to Malik Nabers, while noting cornerback Colton Hood remains a developing project.

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