Giants rookies show promise as training camp wraps up

Two weeks into New York Giants training camp, several 2026 draft selections have demonstrated the skills that prompted their selection. Linebacker Arvell Reese, the No. 5 overall pick, displayed versatility in run defense, blitzing, zone and man coverage and earned praise from head coach John Harbaugh for making few assignment errors. > \"You see the talent, obviously. I think he’s very sharp for a first-year guy. He gets things right pretty much all the time, makes very few mistakes,\" Harbaugh said. Reese emphasized a daily focus on incremental improvement, noting he looks for ways to get "one percent better" each practice.

Offensive guard Francis “Sisi” Mauigoa, the No. 10 overall pick, has started every snap at right guard in camp. Veteran linebacker Tremaine Edmunds highlighted his strong hands and footwork, while nose tackle D.J. Reader praised his power and energy. Harbaugh said the priority is basic competence and sound fundamentals for a rookie lineman, adding that few newcomers can master the position immediately.

Cornerback Colton Hood, part of a four-player competition, has shown flashes of playmaking, including breaking up a pass in the end zone and forcing an incompletion against a tight end. He acknowledged a learning curve with the playbook and expressed a day-by-day approach to earning playing time. > \"I’m learning a lot from the veterans. I’m getting better each day,\" Hood said.

Other draft picks have had mixed experiences. Third-rounder Malachi Fields missed recent practice due to an undisclosed injury, while nose tackle Bobby Jamison-Travis remains a roster candidate despite limited visibility. Late-round selections J.C. Davis and Jack Kelly have seen limited action, with Kelly earning praise for defensive versatility.

Overall, the Giants’ rookie class appears to be progressing, with coaches noting both the potential and the work still required as the team moves toward the preseason.