2026 NFL Draft prospects for the Giants in college football’s Week 10

Good morning New York Giants fans! Happy Saturday and welcome to Week 10 of the 2025 college football season.

The Giants are currently carrying a 2-6 record and are likely once again headed for a Top 10 draft pick. It isn’t quite draft season yet for the Giants, but right now hold the 6th overall pick with the third-hardest remaining strength of schedule.

With that in minde, I want to shift a bit from a broad survey of the college game and focus in a bit more. So this week we’ll highlight some games that feature players who could fit what we now perceive to be the Giants’ needs.

It bears repeating that things change and there’s a long time between now and the end of April. Players could ascend in the second half of the season, and free agency has yet to happen. Either has the potential to shift our perception of the Giants’ needs for the upcoming draft.

But as things stand now, I would judge that the Giants’ biggest needs are:

Wide receiver – Preferably a player who can be a 1b to pair with Malik Nabers
Offensive line – Likely guard, but also potentially tackle if the team doesn’t re-sign Jermaine Eluemunor)
Linebacker – Bobby Okereke has been disappointing over the last two years, and Micah McFadden is a free agent.
Cornerback – Cor’Dale Flott has exceeded expectations, but he’s a free agent. This need could go away if Flott is re-signed and Deonte Banks builds on a promising game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

So with that in mind, let’s take a look at some games.

SMU vs. (10) Miami

ESPN – noon

The line of scrimmage is the big attraction in this game. Most scouts will be watching EDGE Rueben Bane Jr., who has been one of the very best defenders in the country.

For the Giants, I’m focusing on RT Francis Mauigoa. Offensive tackle His is a name I’ve brought up a few times already, and whether he’s even in consideration for the Giants could depend on the status of Eluemunor. The Giants could also look at WR C.J. Daniels, who has solid size (6-foot-2, 205 pounds) and is a reliable route runner. Daniels could be a reliable option across from Malik Nabers, though he probably isn’t the kind of player to offer defenses a true “pick your poison” decision.