Some seasons force a franchise to look inward. Others force it to look ahead. For the Giants, Week 11 has made one thing clear: this is officially a future-facing operation. The firing of Brian Daboll signaled a reset, and the rest of this season will be dedicated to evaluating interim coach Mike Kafka, testing depth pieces, and confirming what they already believe about quarterback Jaxson Dart — that he’s their long-term answer under center.
But the real turning point lies in the 2026 NFL Draft, where the Giants will have a chance to reshape their offense around a young quarterback who has already shown legitimate upside.
A projected trade-down creates a pathway to add premium talent
According to Todd McShay’s latest 2026 mock draft, the Giants slide back one spot in a deal with the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland jumps up to take Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, and the Giants pick up additional draft capital while still landing one of the most dynamic receivers in the class: Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson.
For a franchise in need of offensive weapons, the scenario is nearly perfect. The Giants keep themselves in position for an elite player while adding more picks to reinforce the roster elsewhere. With the season already lost, these types of forward-looking moves define where the organization needs to go.
Jordyn Tyson looks like the kind of receiver who can shift an entire offense
Tyson’s numbers this season tell the story of a complete, polished, and explosive receiver. He has caught 57 passes on 90 targets, good for a 63.3 percent reception rate with 628 yards and eight touchdowns. A receiver who spends 25.4 percent of his snaps in the slot and 74.2 percent out wide isn’t just versatile — he’s adaptable, a trait the Giants desperately need alongside Dart.
The most impressive statistic might be his reliability. Tyson has dropped only one pass this season in a large sample, showcasing elite hands and natural ball-tracking ability. His 252 yards after the catch highlight how dangerous he can be once the ball is secured, using his acceleration and agility to turn routine plays into chunk gains.
At 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, Tyson has the frame to win contested catches and the physicality to finish plays in traffic. He’s not purely a finesse receiver or purely a power player. He blends both, the type of hybrid skill set that translates immediately to NFL production.
A refined route runner who pairs perfectly with the Giants’ long-term vision
Tyson’s route running is already one of his calling cards. He sinks his hips fluidly, accelerates out of breaks, and manipulates defenders with subtle movements that typically take receivers years to develop. His ability to win inside and outside gives offensive coordinators flexibility with formations and personnel groupings — something the Giants haven’t had consistently outside of Nabers since the peak years of their previous offensive cores.
There are some injury concerns in his history, but the talent is undeniable. When he’s on the field, he profiles like a legitimate WR1, a player with the potential to alter the spacing and structure of an entire offense.
Pairing him with Malik Nabers, who is currently rehabbing from a torn ACL, could give the Giants a young wide receiver duo with the upside to carry the passing game for years. Nabers offers explosiveness and vertical threat ability; Tyson brings size, consistency, and polish. Together, they create the kind of offense Jaxson Dart can grow within.
A move that matches the direction the Giants must take
The Giants don’t need another year of patchwork solutions. They need foundational pieces who can maximize their quarterback and reshape their identity. Tyson fits that perfectly. A trade-down that still nets him — while adding extra capital — is exactly the type of forward-thinking move the franchise needs.
The rest of this season will be about auditions and evaluations. But the future? It’s about giving Dart the weapons he deserves and rebuilding the offense around players who can tilt matchups every Sunday. Jordyn Tyson looks like one of those players.
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