Giants trade No. 6 overall pick to Saints for Nos. 9, 74, 148

Giants drop three spots, add mid-round picks.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 242 min read

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What happened: The New York Giants traded their No. 6 overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft to the New Orleans Saints. In exchange, New York receives the Saints' No. 9 pick, third-round No. 74 and fifth-round No. 148. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the deal during Day 1 of the draft.

Why it matters: Giants gain extra picks to build depth in rebuild after 3-14 season while staying in top-10 range for blue-chip talent. Saints jump up to grab a premium prospect amid needs at QB and edge. Trade reshapes draft betting futures and Round 1 board dynamics.

By the numbers: Trade value (Johnson chart): Pick 6 = 1850 pts; Picks 9+74+148 = 1520+195+56 = 1771 pts (Giants net +79 pts). Giants 2025 record: 3-14 (No. 6 pick). Saints 2025 record: 5-12 (No. 9 pick).

What to watch: Monitor Giants' selection at No. 9, potentially OT or WR. Saints target at No. 6 could be top QB or pass rusher.

Sources

@RapSheet Apr 23, 8:37 PM ET

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