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Giants Make Interesting Selection in Fresh Mock Draft
- SI projects Caleb Downs as the Giants’ top defensive target at No. 5 in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- The piece argues Downs would immediately elevate New York’s defensive backfield after a challenging season.
- Giants’ 2025 defense struggles are cited, with a need for reinforcements at the secondary.
- Alternatives mentioned include LSU’s Mansoor Delane and Tennessee’s Jermod McCoy as possible trade-down options.
- Downs earned Jim Thorpe Award honors after a standout 2025 season at Ohio State.
- Downs’ three-year college career includes First-Team All-SEC as a freshman and two unanimous All-American selections.
- The mock notes Downs can play in the box, in coverage, and in pursuit, offering versatility.
- The article links Downs’ future potential to stabilizing a Giants defense that already invested heavily in the D-line.
- The piece was authored by Alex House and published as part of fresh Giants mock draft coverage.
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