Joe Schoen and John Harbaugh continue their aggressive defensive rebuild by snagging former third-round pick Zacch Pickens from the Chiefs.

The Giants have been boosted by players who are far from prospects, but are still unknowns with an upside worth chasing.

After agreeing to sign D.J. Reader, the Giants have also added another defensive tackle to their roster. New York has claimed Zacch Pickens off of waivers, according to the league’s daily transaction wire. The Chiefs let Pickens go on Monday. Pickens, 26, appeared in three games for Kansas City last season. He recorded five total tackles.

From a DK Metcalf-sized wideout to a new workhorse running back, here is very early look at Big Blue's five-round future.

Cam Skattebo is expected to enter the 2026 season with a clean bill of health. Ian Maule / New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen said during a recent interview with NFL Network that, “it felt like we have had a lot of wins from January to today.

The New York Giants are signing veteran defensive tackle D.J. Reader, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.

The New York Giants’ selection of BYU linebacker Jack Kelly in the sixth round could end up being one of the team’s biggest steals in this year’s draft.