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Bill'S MOCK DRAFT
RUN ON APR 17, 2026

NY 26 Draft 71

  • Bill DRAFTING FOR THE
    Giants
Draft Selections
Spencer Fano Head Shot
PICK: 5 RND: 1 (NYG)
Spencer Fano
OT Utah
Denzel Boston Head Shot
PICK: 37 RND: 2 (NYG)
Denzel Boston
WR Washington
DeMonte Capehart Head Shot
PICK: 75 RND: 3 (NYG)
DeMonte Capehart
DT Clemson
Davison Igbinosun Head Shot
PICK: 87 RND: 3 (NYG)
Davison Igbinosun
CB Ohio State
Nicholas Singleton Head Shot
PICK: 105 RND: 4 (NYG)
Nicholas Singleton
RB Penn State
Kage Casey Head Shot
PICK: 145 RND: 5 (NYG)
Kage Casey
OT Boise State
Bryce Boettcher Head Shot
PICK: 151 RND: 5 (NYG)
Bryce Boettcher
LB Oregon
Patrick Payton Head Shot
PICK: 186 RND: 6 (NYG)
Patrick Payton
DE-EDGE LSU
DJ Campbell Head Shot
PICK: 192 RND: 6 (NYG)
DJ Campbell
OG Texas
Eric McAlister Head Shot
PICK: 193 RND: 6 (NYG)
Eric McAlister
WR TCU
Draft Picks Received
DeMonte Capehart Head Shot
PICK: 75 RND: 3 (MIA)
DeMonte Capehart
DT Clemson
Davison Igbinosun Head Shot
PICK: 87 RND: 3 (MIA)
Davison Igbinosun
CB Ohio State
Bryce Boettcher Head Shot
PICK: 151 RND: 5 (MIA)
Bryce Boettcher
LB Oregon
Players traded away
Head Shot
Dexter Lawrence II
DT
Draft Grade — Giants
Overall D
ValueC+ NeedB+ TradesF FutureB-
The Giants lost the trade table, and the D tells the story.

The tape said wait; the Giants did not. Patrick Payton went at the 186th overall pick, a good 72 picks before the board was ready.

The trades bled value they could not afford to lose. For all the activity, safety went untouched, which is hard to explain. Interior defensive lineman was the priority and it is no longer a question, which is most of the job.

Bottom line, they will be counting on several picks to beat their grades.

Pick Analysis
Pick5 Rnd1 Spencer Fano
In Round 1, Pick 5 they get a long-term starter on the line. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick37 Rnd2 Denzel Boston
Denzel Boston at the 37th pick is a sound buy, the sort that quietly helps a class. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick75 Rnd3 DeMonte Capehart
Value said wait; DeMonte Capehart in pick 75 says they were not listening. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick87 Rnd3 Davison Igbinosun
Fair-plus on Davison Igbinosun, a quiet win that adds up over a draft. It fills a real need, too.
Pick105 Rnd4 Nicholas Singleton
A reach on Nicholas Singleton in pick No. 105; the board had better options right there. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick145 Rnd5 Kage Casey
They jumped the gun on Kage Casey, taking him earlier than his grade liked. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick151 Rnd5 Bryce Boettcher
Bryce Boettcher in Round 5, Pick 11 is a bet on their own eyes over everyone else's grade. A minor itch, scratched.
Pick186 Rnd6 Patrick Payton
A swing that ignored the value entirely, Patrick Payton well ahead of where he belonged. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick192 Rnd6 DJ Campbell
No edge and no loss on DJ Campbell in No. 192; it is a wash and a sensible one. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick193 Rnd6 Eric McAlister
They paid a round early for Eric McAlister in the 193rd overall pick, more than the board wanted. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.