Summary
The New York Giants are expected to draft Caleb Downs, a top defensive prospect, despite concerns about his knee. Caleb Downs, who played college football at Ohio State, is projected to be picked fifth overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. Concerns were raised during the NFL Combine about his knee, but they are not expected to affect his draft status.
Key Facts
- The New York Giants hired John Harbaugh as head coach after his time with the Baltimore Ravens.
- The Giants are predicted to draft Caleb Downs, a defensive player, as the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Caleb Downs played college football at Alabama and Ohio State, earning multiple All-American honors.
- Concerns were raised at the 2026 NFL Combine about Downs' knee, which has a partially torn meniscus and a potentially degenerative ACL.
- Despite these concerns, it's expected that Downs will still be selected high in the draft.
- In previous drafts, the Giants used top-5 picks to strengthen their defense by selecting Kayvon Thibodeaux and Abdul Carter.
