Overview
- After selecting linebacker Arvell Reese at No. 5, the Giants chose Miami tackle Francis Mauigoa at No. 10, and the Cowboys moved from No. 12 to No. 11 to draft Ohio State safety Caleb Downs.
- ESPN’s Dan Graziano reported the Giants planned to spend one of their two top-10 picks on offense to help second-year starter Jaxson Dart.
- Graziano also reported Dallas tried to trade up to No. 9 because it feared New York would take Downs.
- General manager Joe Schoen said the Giants stuck with their draft board and came away with two of their top four non-quarterbacks.
- The choice gains fast scrutiny with a Week 1 Sunday Night Football matchup against Dallas, as analysts praise Downs and question whether passing on him will define Mauigoa’s early reviews.