So, to be able to block for a quarterback and to be able to make plays and open up holes for the running back, that’s what we’re supposed to do. It’s not something that people want us to – It’s something that we’re expected to do, that’s what we need to do.”Francis Mauigoa can do more than blockFrancis Mauigoa has a touchdown more recently than Jalin Hyatt pic.twitter.com/9ZqJjujYJs— Andrew (@gmengalaxy) April 24, 2026New York Giants’ 2026 NFL draft picks: Selection analysis | ESPN.comReese lined up all over the field at Ohio State. He played 56% of his snaps at outside linebacker, 38% at inside linebacker and 6% at defensive back.

This shows the kind of versatility Reese brings to the Giants’ defense. It fits what they’re trying to do — disguise coverages and make opposing offenses adjust to them rather than the other way around.Mauigoa allowed a 1.1% pressure rate at offensive tackle this past season while being named an All-American at Miami. That was third best in the FBS.

He allowed only two sacks in 522 plays pass blocking. Clearly, he was a dominant player on the field. Giants general manager Joe Schoen also noted that Mauigoa stood out while watching the Miami practice film where he went against Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor on a daily basis.Arvell Reese wants to be a reason the Giants win"I want people to remember the Giants won.

And then I want them to remember, 'damn, Arvell was one of those reasons.'"Arvell Reese joins @Connor_J_Hughes to answer what he hopes his career will be defined by pic.twitter.com/VXeFkLUVNS— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) April 24, 2026NFL Draft 2026 winners and losers: Jets, Giants load up; Cardinals ignore bigger needs | The AthleticWinners: The Giants had two top-10 picks and devoted those resources to acquire two foundational pieces that should help upgrade both their offensive and defensive fronts. With the fifth pick, they took Ohio State pass rusher Arvell Reese, and five picks later, they took offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa.2026 NFL Draft: Grades for every first-round pick | PFF5.

New York Giants: Edge Arvell Reese, Ohio State. Pick Grade: Very Good. Reese doesn’t have much experience working as a traditional edge rusher, but that doesn’t mean he can’t impact the quarterback as a pass rusher, even if he ends up playing primarily off-ball for New York.

Reese is a tremendous athlete who plays with physicality, and there’s plenty of room for growth at just 20 years old. This marks back-to-back years in which the Giants have used an early pick on a pass rusher with off-ball experience (Abdul Carter in 2025), providing versatility to their defensive front and pass-rush packages.10. New York Giants: T Francis Mauigoa, Miami (FL).

Pick Grade: Good. There’s a good chance Mauigoa starts his career on the interior, where the Giants have a more immediate need after bringing back Jermaine Eluemunor at right tackle. However, he provides potential tackle flexibility in case of injury or future roster movement.

Mauigoa is a powerful run blocker who is coming off a 2025 season at Miami in which he earned an 87.0 PFF pass-blocking grade at right tackle.The Winners and Losers of the First Round of the 2026 NFL Draft | The RingerWinner: New York Giants … Mostly. I was ready to declare the Giants the biggest winners of the night before the 10th pick of the draft was announced. New York had already landed linebacker Arvell Reese—who may have been the best prospect in the entire class—at no. 5.

And his Ohio State teammate Caleb Downs—whom many believed they were considering with their first pick—was still on the board. Instead