The New York Giants are entering a new era under head coach John Harbaugh, with Jaxson Dart at quarterback and Abdul Carter adding pass-rushing potential, but there is no clear consensus on who they will select at No. 5 in the NFL Draft. In the leading mock drafts, three of seven projections feature Carnell Tate, the Ohio State wide receiver, as the pick, citing need for playmaking and prior receiver development under Harbaugh’s teams. ESPN’s Field Yates stands alone among the sample by predicting Caleb Downs, an Ohio State safety, to go fifth, arguing that Downs’ versatility could offset concerns about safety value at the top of the draft. Other mocks favor an offensive line upgrade with Francis Mauigoa, an offensive tackle from Miami, to protect Dart, while CBS Sports’ Mike Renner projects Sonny Styles, an Ohio State linebacker, to join the Giants for defensive versatility. Overall, the draft consensus is split among playmakers, a top-tier lineman, and a versatile defender, with no single consensus at No. 5.
