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Sonny Styles Now the Most Mocked Pick for Giants at No. 5

Analysts credit elite testing alongside coverage versatility for his rise.

Overview

  • Yahoo Sports’ latest tracker shows Styles as the Giants’ projected choice in 25 of 54 mock drafts (46.3%), with Ohio State safety Caleb Downs next at 18.5%.
  • Draft analyst Dane Brugler said Styles is likely to go in the top five and called him one of the closest things to bust‑proof in this class.
  • NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah slotted Styles to New York at No. 5 in his latest mock, writing that he would be a “monster” behind the Giants’ front.
  • The Athletic’s Dan Duggan also picked Styles for New York, highlighting a 4.46-second 40-yard dash and a 43.5-inch vertical from the combine.
  • Coverage notes praise his fit in John Harbaugh and Dennard Wilson’s defense but emphasize the ongoing debate over spending a top‑five pick on an off‑ball linebacker as some mocks still favor Downs or other premium positions.