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On this episode of the Giants Huddle podcast, John Schmeelk is joined by the Giants quarterbacks, Brandon Allen and Jameis Winston, to discuss the offseason so far and their goals for the 2026 season. Presented by Citizens. 00:00 - Brandon Allen 5:25 - Jameis WinstonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants Tight Ends Coach, Tim Kelly, tells us what it’s been like to coach under John Harbaugh, the addition of Isaiah Likely into his room, and the different skillsets of each Giants tight end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants Defensive Backs Coach, Addison Lynch, tells us what drew him to coaching in the NFL, why communication is so important in the defensive backfield, and what he likes about the Giants defensive backs group going into the 2026 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants Running Backs Coach, Willie Taggart, tells us about how he has connections to the Harbaugh family since he was 17 years old, his journey to the NFL, and what he likes about the Giants running back group going into the 2026 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants Secondary Coach and Defensive Pass Coordinator, Donald D’Alesio, tells us about what got him into coaching, the Giants secondary as a whole, and the evolution of the safety position.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants Outside Linebackers Coach and Run Game Coordinator, Charlie Bullen, tells us about his journey as a coach in the NFL, what his philosophy is in regards to stopping the run, and what he likes about his linebackers going into the 2026 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants Defensive Line Coach, Dennis Johnson, tells us about working under Dennard Wilson, what constitutes a good defensive line in his opinion, and what he likes about the Giants defensive line group going into the 2026 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants Assistant Offensive Line Coach, Grant Newsome, tells us about working under John Harbaugh, what constitutes a good offensive line in his opinion, and what he likes about the Giants offensive line group going into the 2026 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants Assistant Special Teams Coach, T.J. Weist, tells us about his early connections to the Harbaugh family, what his philosophy is in regards to special teams, and the competition on this unit going into the offseason programs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants Wide Receivers Coach, Chad Hall, tells us about his start at the United States Air Force Academy, his playing days in the NFL, and what he likes about the Giants wide receiver group going into the 2026 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notre Dame Wide Receivers Coach, Mike Brown, tells us what makes Giants 3rd round pick, Malachi Fields, a dangerous wide receiver, what kind of character he has off the field, and how he could best fit on this Giants offense. 00:00 - Fields’ skillset and leadership qualities 4:05 - Learning an offense 6:35 - Contested catches and change of direction 11:45 - Deep catches and red zone 13:20 - Run blockingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head Coach of the University of Illinois, Bret Bielema, tells us what makes Giants 6th round pick, J.C. Davis, such a versatile offensive lineman, what he excels at on the football field, and his personality on and off the field. 00:00 - J.C. Davis’ growth at Illinois 5:20 - Davis’ skillset 8:30 - Transitioning to the league 11:10 - Run blocking 12:25 - Davis’ personalitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Giants National Scouts and Area Scouts discuss what skillset Malachi Fields brings to the Giants and how he could be used in the offensive system. 00:00 - College Area Scout, Scott Hanscomb 2:20 - College Area Scout, Brendan Prophett 4:10 - College National Scout, Jeremy Breit 7:15 - College National Scout, Marcus CooperSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head Coach of BYU, Kalani Sitake, tells us what makes Giants 6th round pick, Jack Kelly, a special player, where he excels at on the football field, and how he could best fit on this Giants team. 00:00 - Jack Kelly’s skillset 3:10 - Kelly’s leadership 7:15 - Toughness and intelligence 9:30 - Coverage skills 12:20 - Jack Kelly’s fit with the GiantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Giants National Scouts and Area Scouts discuss what skillset Colton Hood brings to the Giants and how he could be used in the defensive system. 00:00 - College Area Scout, Scott Hamel 6:00 - College National Scout, Jeremy Breit 8:25 - College National Scout, Marcus CooperSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk and Matt Citak break down the Giants 2026 schedule, discuss the primetime games, and talk about the biggest storylines for the season. 00:00 - Weeks 1-4 8:20 - Weeks 5-8 14:00 - Weeks 9-12 17:15 - Weeks 13-18See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk sits down with former NFL quarterback and analyst from NBC Sports, Chris Simms, to discuss his thoughts on the Giants draft class, what the Giants defensive front could look like, and the Giants offensive additions in the offseason. 00:00 - Arvell Reese 8:50 - Dennard Wilson and the Giants defense 15:05 - Giants pass rush 20:00 - Jaxson Dart and the offense 27:00 - Offensive additions 33:20 - NFC outlookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nuevos talentos llegan a Los New York Giants con miras a la temporada 2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Giants National Scouts and Area Scouts discuss what makes Francis “Sisi” Mauigoa a unique lineman and how he could be used in the Giants offensive system. 00:00 - College Area Scout, Scott Hamel 7:00 - College National Scout, Jeremy Breit 9:20 - College National Scout, Marcus CooperSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Giants National Scouts and Area Scouts discuss what makes Arvell Reese a special player and how he could be used in the Giants defensive system. 00:00 - College Area Scout, Brendan Prophett 7:10 - College National Scout, Jeremy Breit 10:35 - College National Scout, Marcus CooperSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk sits down with NFL Network’s, Bucky Brooks, to discuss his thoughts on the Giants draft class, where they could fit into the offensive or defensive scheme, and how the Giants are building the trenches. 00:00 - Arvell Reese and the defensive front 7:05 - Giants identity 9:00 - Francis Mauigoa and the offense 14:30 - Malachi Fields 15:55 - Jaxson Dart 17:50 - Colton Hood and the defenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys give some final thoughts on the 2026 NFL Draft, look ahead to what the 2027 class could look like, and talk about the strongest position groups going into next year. 00:00 - Quarterbacks 11:10 - Running backs 13:20 - Wide receivers 20:25 - Tight ends 22:30 - Offensive linemen 25:50 - Defensive tackles 28:40 - Edge rushers 32:45 - Linebackers 33:40 - Cornerbacks 35:20 - SafetiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk sits down with Giants Senior Vice President and General Manager, Joe Schoen, to talk about the Giants 2026 draft class, the value those selections bring to the team, and how they could be utilized in John Harbaugh’s scheme. 00:00 - Arvell Reese 4:30 - Francis Mauigoa 9:40 - Colton Hood 12:15 - Malachi Fields 14:35 - Bobby Jamison-Travis 15:20 - J.C. Davis 16:20 - Jack KellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk sits down with Fran Duffy, from ALLCITY Network, to discuss all of the Giants draft picks, the draft classes of the rest of the NFC East teams, and the free agent additions throughout the NFC East. 00:00 - Giants draft class 9:55 - Eagles draft class 20:10 - Cowboys draft class 32:45 - Washington Commanders 39:05 - NFC East overviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk sits down with Cynthia Frelund, from NFL Network, to discuss how she uses AWS and Next Gen Stats to prepare for the NFL Draft, every player that the Giants drafted, and how fans can use player tracking data to enhance their game experience.00:00 - Utilizing AWS, Next Gen Stats, and NFL IQ4:30 - Arvell Reese7:30 - Francis Mauigoa10:45 - Colton Hood13:55 - Malachi Fields15:50 - Giants 6th round picks18:40 - Player tracking data on this draft class20:15 - More on Next Gen Stats and NFL IQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk sits down with Brian Baldinger, from NFL Network, to discuss every Giants draft selection, talk about each player’s skillsets, and chat about where each player could fit into John Harbaugh’s scheme. 00:00 - Arvell Reese 10:30 - Francis Mauigoa 16:15 - Colton Hood 21:50 - Malachi Fields 26:15 - Day three picks 29:40 - Giants offense 30:50 - Giants defenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk sits down with draft analyst for CBS Sports, Mike Renner. They discuss every Giants draft selection, talk about each player’s skillsets, and chat about where each player could fit into John Harbaugh’s scheme. 00:00 - Arvell Reese 4:30 - Francis Mauigoa 8:15 - Colton Hood 11:25 - Malachi Fields 17:40 - Giants 6th round picks 21:50 - Around the league 28:35 - Giants rosterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk, Shaun O’Hara, and Brandon London talk to the Giants draft picks right after they were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. 00:00 - Arvell Reese 3:20 - Francis Mauigoa 5:45 - Colton Hood 7:38 - Bobby Jamison-Travis 11:10 - J.C. Davis 14:25 - Jack KellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys discuss the picks in the 2026 NFL Draft for every team in the in each division.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys discuss every selection in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson talks with former Giants center and Super Bowl champion Shaun O'Hara about the culture and identity of the defense, presented by Cadillac.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys are putting together one final mock draft before the start of the 2026 NFL Draft and talk about all the latest intel around the league. 00:00 - Picks 1-8 20:50 - Picks 9-16 32:10 - Picks 17-24 43:30 - Picks 25-32See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Los New York Giants seleccionan jugadores importantes para la temporada 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by The Athletic’s, Nick Baumgardner, to discuss the Giants recent trade for the 10th overall pick and what direction they could go with their other picks on the first two days. Then former NFL GM and current analyst for SumerSports, Mike Mayock, joins the shoe to talk about the rest of the NFL Draft. 00:00 - Nick Baumgardner on the Giants recent trade 5:25 - Pick number 10 8:40 - Wide receivers 13:10 - Offensive linemen 17:20 - Pick number 37 22:00 - Mike Mayock joins the show 30:20 - Wide receivers and cornerbacks 42:30 - Defensive tackles and linebackers 46:25 - Offensive linemenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by former NFL scout, Bryan Broaddus, to talk about the collaboration between scouts and the head coach of a team leading up to the draft, what players he likes at pick number five, and who the Giants could pick with pick number 10 as well. 00:00 - Giants trade reaction 40:25 - Scouts and coaches collaboration and process 57:20 - Giants first round pick 01:02:05 - Rounds two and four scenarios 01:22:35 - Possible trade scenariosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by multiple reporters to preform a five-pick mock draft to see what the 2026 NFL Draft could look like. Carl Banks makes the pick for the Giants at pick five.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by Todd McShay, Analyst for the Ringer and host of the McShay Show, to talk about his latest mock drafts, which players would fit best in a John Harbaugh system, and who could be selected with the Giants first three picks. 00:00 - Possibilities with the fifth pick 6:00 - Possible trades in the top 10 9:00 - Possibilites at pick 37 12:35 - Offensive linemen 14:30 - Possibilites at pick 105See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by Dane Brugler, draft analyst for The Athletic and Author of The Beast, to talk about his evaluation on the top projected draft picks, different draft scenarios in the first four rounds, and his ideal picks for the Giants. 00:00 - Evaluating prospects 7:00 - Important traits 12:25 - Draft scenario #1 16:45 - Draft scenario #2 19:20 - Draft scenario #3 21:10 - Guard class 24:10 - Defensive tackle class 25:30 - Cornerback class 28:30 - Dane’s ideal Giants picksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys discuss Tony’s top 50 prospects in the draft, talk about the latest reports and news around the draft, and take questions from fans. 00:00 - Risers, fallers, and proven prospects 6:35 - Latest news 19:20 - Tony’s Top 12 prospects 24:00 - Prospects 13-33 33:00 - Prospects 34-50 39:55 - Honorable mentions 44:15 - Fan questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by Jordan Edwards, from Sports Info Solutions, to discuss his evaluation on the top projected draft picks, who the could be available to the Giants at pick number five, and which receivers you could look for in the second round. 00:00 - Top tier prospects 8:30 - Ohio State prospects 16:40 - Possibilities at pick five 26:00 - Possibilities at pick 37 38:20 - Wide receivers 42:50 - CornerbacksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk sits down with writer for The Athletic, Bruce Feldman. They discuss his Bruce’s freaks list, his latest mock draft, and the best players in the trenches in this year’s draft. 00:00 - Bruce’s mock draft 15:20 - Wide receivers 25:20 - Defensive backs 33:05 - Offensive and defensive linemen 37:50 - Linebackers 43:50 - Looking ahead to the 2027 draft classSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy talks with former Giants center and Super Bowl champion Shaun O'Hara about his origin story as a coach and his family's East Coast roots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by ESPN’s Field Yates to discuss how he builds his draft boards, possibilities for the Giants at pick five, and who could be available at the Giants second round pick. 00:00 - Building a draft board 3:00 - Giants pick at five 6:50 - John Harbaugh’s draft philosophy 9:20 - End of the first round 11:35 - More on the top prospects 14:10 - Pick 37 for the GiantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk sits down with friend of the program and analyst for CBS Sports, Charles Davis. They discuss the evaluation process for prospects this year, talk about the different types of defensive backs in this class, and give out some draft superlatives. 00:00 - Evaluation process 7:30 - Top tier prospects 21:20 - Defensive backs 35:00 - Day three cornerbacks 38:30 - Safeties 45:00 - Hypothetical player combinations 50:05 - Draft superlativesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys are joined by David Syvertsen, from OurLads Scouting Services, to discuss some prospects who could be considered underrated or sleepers in the NFL Draft at each position. :00 - Quarterbacks 9:40 - Running backs 16:20 - Tight ends 21:25 - Wide receivers 27:10 - Offensive line 31:50 - Defensive line 36:00 - Edge rushers 41:10 - Linebackers 46:25 - Cornerbacks 51:50 - SafetiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by ESPN draft anylyst, Matt Miller, to discuss who could be available to the Giants at pick number five, some of the NFL coaches’ favorite prospects, and possible scenarios in the second and fourth round. 00:00 - Top five picks 3:10 - Caleb Downs and Sonny Styles 6:00 - Possibilities at pick 37 8:40 - Giants fourth round pick 12:20 - Coaches’ favorite prospectsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaun O'Hara has a chat with new assistant head coach/special teams coordinator Chris Horton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by author of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio, Matt Waldman, to discuss the different tiers of prospects at all of the offensive skill positions in this year’s draft. 00:00 - First tier wide receivers 17:30 - Second tier wide receivers 25:30 - Third tier wide receivers 28:30 - Tight ends 39:30 - Blocking tight ends 43:25 - Running backsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by Senior Manager of Research and Analytics at Next Gen Stats, Keegan Abdoo, to discuss how they are collecting data in the NFL, the benefit of using NFL IQ and Next Gen Stats in conjunction with Amazon Web Services in prospect evaluation, and which prospects’ data stood out at the NFL Combine. :00 - Using NFL IQ for free agency 5:00 - Data used for the NFL Draft 13:50 - Testing data for combine drills 26:40 - Combine athletic scores in 2026 30:00 - Next Gen Stats 39:20 - Tracking tacklingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by writer for Yahoo Sports, and host of the Football 301 Podcast, Nate Tice, to discuss the top offensive lineman in the draft, what the Giants could do with the fifth pick, and possibilities at pick number 37. :00 - Possibilities at pick number five 14:00 - Offensive tackles 25:55 - Guards 33:20 - Defensive linemen 39:40 - Edge rushers 45:40 - Possibilities at pick number 37 51:00 - CornerbacksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.