The New York Giants wrapped up their 2026 NFL Draft class on Saturday, April 25, with a flurry of activity in the sixth round. After making four selections across the first two days, general manager Joe Schoen and the front office turned three sixth-round picks into a defensive tackle, an offensive tackle, and a linebacker -- a classic Day 3 haul that prioritizes positional value, size, and special teams potential.
With no seventh-round pick in their pocket, the Giants made every one of their remaining selections count. The team used pick No. 186 (originally theirs) to select Auburn defensive tackle Bobby Jamison-Travis before acquiring two additional picks via trades. At No. 192, acquired from the Miami Dolphins, they grabbed Illinois offensive tackle J.C. Davis. Then at No. 193, secured in a trade with the Dallas Cowboys, they added BYU linebacker Jack Kelly.
Here's a closer look at each of the three new Giants and what they bring to the table.
DT Bobby Jamison-Travis -- Auburn
Pick No. 186 | 6'3", 328 lbs
The Giants' sixth-round headliner is a massive, space-eating defensive tackle from the SEC. Jamison-Travis is a classic nose tackle prospect -- built to two-gap, absorb double teams, and keep linebackers clean. At 328 pounds, he moves well for his size, showing good lateral quickness in short-area situations. He was a rotational force for Auburn, particularly against the run, where his anchor and leverage made him difficult to move off the line of scrimmage.
For the Giants, this is a depth move with long-term potential. The team already has established starters on the interior, but the defensive line rotation requires at least four or five capable bodies. Jamison-Travis projects as a developmental run-stuffer who could see snaps in obvious short-yardage and goal-line situations as a rookie. If he refines his pass-rush technique -- and that's the big if -- he could grow into a more complete player.
What stands out about this pick is the clear identity: the Giants want to be bigger and stronger in the middle of their defense. Jamison-Travis fits that mold exactly.
OT J.C. Davis -- Illinois
Pick No. 192 (via Dolphins) | 6'5", 322 lbs
The second pick of the sixth round addressed a pressing need: offensive line depth. J.C. Davis arrives from Illinois, where he started multiple seasons at right tackle in the Big Ten. His 6'5", 322-pound frame is prototypical for the position, and he brings the kind of physical, finish-your-block mentality that coaches love in the trenches.
Davis is a people-mover in the run game. He drives defenders off the ball with good pad level and a widening base. In pass protection, his hand placement is a work in progress, but he has the length and foot quickness to recover against power rushers. The competition jump from the Big Ten to the NFL is significant, but Davis has the baseline tools to develop into a swing tackle or even compete for a starting role down the line.
The Giants have invested heavily in their offensive line over the past few seasons, but depth remains a premium. Injuries happen, and having a player like Davis -- a big, experienced tackle who can step in and hold his own -- is exactly what teams hope to find on Day 3. This pick also continues a trend: both of the Giants' sixth-round offensive tackles from recent years have shown promise, and the team clearly values size and length at the position.
LB Jack Kelly -- BYU
Pick No. 193 (via Cowboys) | 6'2", 235 lbs
The final pick of the Giants' 2026 draft class is BYU linebacker Jack Kelly. A productive and versatile defender for the Cougars, Kelly played both inside and outside linebacker roles, showing an ability to stack and shed blocks, cover tight ends and running backs, and blitz effectively.
Kelly's best trait is his instincts. He diagnoses plays quickly and takes efficient paths to the ball carrier. He's not a freak athlete by NFL standards, but he plays fast because he processes the game well. That's exactly what you want from a late-round linebacker -- a player who can contribute on special teams immediately while developing into a rotational defender on defense.
For the Giants, Kelly adds depth to a linebacker corps that has some established starters but could use more competition and versatility. His ability to play in space and cover will be tested early in training camp, but his college tape shows a player who understands angles and leverage. If he can stick on the roster, it will likely be because of his special teams value first, and his defensive promise second.
Final Draft Class Assessment
With seven total selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Giants addressed a variety of needs across the roster. Day 1 and Day 2 brought the headline-grabbing picks, but Day 3 is where championships are often fortified. Jamison-Travis, Davis, and Kelly each bring clear attributes that fit the Giants' desired identity: size up front, offensive line depth, and linebacker versatility.
The absence of a seventh-round pick means the Giants will now pivot to the undrafted free agent market, where they historically have found contributors. The UDFA frenzy is already underway, and the team is expected to sign several players to fill out the training camp roster.
For now, Giants fans can feel good about a draft class that added three more competitive players in the sixth round. None of them are guaranteed to make the final 53-man roster, but each has a defined path to contributing. In the NFL, that's all you can ask for on Day 3.
Stay tuned -- the Giants' front office is far from done. Undrafted free agent signings will be announced in the coming hours, and training camp battles will begin soon.
