5 Players Giants Fans Should Watch At The 2026 Senior Bowl

The 2026 Senior Bowl takes place on Saturday afternoon, following a week of practice that has already seen several top draft prospects making their mark.

Let’s break down some of the players who could fill a potential need for the Giants...

T Max Iheanachor, Arizona State 

The Giants are always going to be looking to add youth and depth to their offensive line, and Iheanachor’s length and athleticism could make him an intriguing addition on day two of the NFL Draft. 

The defensive line often dominates during the Senior Bowl game, so it will be interesting to see how well he can hold up.

Iheanachor, who played right tackle throughout his college career, could compete for a starting role there with Marcus Mbow and would also be a useful backup with pro bowler Andrew Thomas having missed 22 games over the past three seasons.

WR Tyren Montgomery, John Carroll University 

The Giants will be hoping that Malik Nabers makes a timely return from last year’s knee injury and can hit the ground running in 2026, but the Giants will need other pass catchers to pair with him, especially if Wan’Dale Robinson departs in free agency.

The 6-foot-1 Montgomery is one of the top small-school sleepers in this draft and has been holding his own despite the enhanced level of competition. He had one of the catches of the week on the first day of practice.

Montgomery’s shiftiness makes him a good possession option who can get open and create after the catch, and he racked up an impressive 119 receptions in 2025.

LB Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech

Starting linebacker Micah McFadden missed virtually the entire 2025 season with a foot injury and is now out of contract, so the Giants could be looking for someone who can compete for a starting role in the draft.

Rodriguez, who racked up 255 tackles over the past two seasons, has been a standout in practice with his playmaking ability. That showed up last season, too, as the 235-pounder racked up four interceptions. He won five national awards in 2025, including the Bednarik Award for the nation’s best defensive player.

CB Thaddeus Dixon, North Carolina 

The Giants signed Paulson Adebo to a big-money deal last year to lock down one side of the field at the cornerback position. However, former first-rounder DeonteBanks has failed to hang onto a role, and Cor’Dale Flott is now out of contract, so New York could be looking to draft some depth in the form of a young potential future starter to pair with Adebo.

Dixon has good size and could be available on day three. What has stood out about him this week has been that he initially struggled but finished the week with real momentum as he had multiple pass breakups and an interception on the last day. This could be indicative of a coachable player who will develop well, especially if he carries that momentum over into Saturday's game.

DT Caleb Banks, Florida

Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has an eye-watering cap hit of just under $27 million in 2026, but reports suggest the Giants intend to retain him, despite the fact that he hasn’t had a full sack since the middle of the 2024 season. One way to get more statistical production from him could be to spend a high pick on a talented youngster to line up next to him. This player could then also learn from Lawrence and potentially take over from him as the team’s defensive anchor in the years ahead.

Banks has been rated as a possible first-round pick by some analysts, but could interest the Giants if he’s available when they pick in the second round. Having barely played due to a foot injury in 2025, the 330-pounder may be flying under the radar, but he’s been a force during Senior Bowl practices, showcasing his length and technique