Jason Burgos
A new report suggests a different player may have passed Caleb Downs and Carnell Tate on the New York Giants NFL Draft board. And he happens to be a teammate of both.
There is renewed hope surrounding the NY Giants despite a third straight losing season. The reason why is the hiring of former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. The one-time Super Bowl winner’s resume has given fans reason to believe better and more competitive days are ahead for Big Blue.
Another reason why the fanbase is hopeful is that the organization will have premium picks in April’s NFL Draft, including the fifth overall selection. That pick has been the source of a ton of speculation over the last month. Since the NY Giants feel they don’t need a QB, they can take the best player available. But who could that be, and which is the best fit for the team?
In various mock drafts, Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate is a player often linked to the NY Giants at five. However, over the last couple of weeks, his teammate, Caleb Downs, has gotten a lot of buzz as a potential pick, too. Since Harbaugh has a history of liking elite safeties on his defenses.
However, another Buckeyes star may be turning heads in New York, especially after an impressive performance at the NFL Combine this week.
Sonny Styles a ‘perfect’ fit for NY Giants at No. 5 in NFL Draft?
“Sonny Styles further validated that he is a top pick in this year’s draft. The Giants at No. 5 is a definite possibility,” ESPN NY Giants insider Jordan Raanan reports. “Several people who worked under John Harbaugh in the past see it as the ‘perfect’ fit.”
The Ohio State linebacker looked outstanding at the combine on Thursday. Posting a 4.46 40-yard dash and a 43.50 vertical jump. Both were No. 1 among linebackers in this year’s class. The three-year starter earned first-time All-American honors in 2025 as a key part of the Buckeyes’ elite defense this past season.
