New York Giants' under-25 talent ranked among NFL's best

ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz ranked the New York Giants ninth in the NFL for talent under the age of 25 heading into the 2026 season. The ranking places the Giants among the league’s stronger young cores, even after dropping from fourth a year ago.

>Schatz identified five blue-chip players on the roster, all recent first-round selections: Edge rusher Abdul Carter, quarterback Jaxson Dart, guard Francis Mauigoa, wide receiver Malik Nabers and linebacker Arvell Reese.

>The group gives the Giants a foundation of high-upside talent still early in their careers.

Blue chips: Edge Abdul Carter, QB Jaxson Dart, OT Francis Mauigoa, WR Malik Nabers, LB Arvell Reese

>Notable graduated players: S Tyler Nubin, Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux

>The Giants' young talent is very top-heavy, with five recent first-round picks that I identified as blue chip players. The youngest among them is Reese, who is 20. Mauigoa is 21, and Carter is 22. Dart and Nabers are both 23.

>Below the first round of the draft, the Giants found running back Cam Skattebo, who is now 24. They also have cornerback Colton Hood (21) and nickelback Dru Phillips (24).

With several key contributors still under 25 and additional depth pieces in the mix, the Giants hold one of the more promising long-term talent bases in the league as training camp approaches.

>This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants' under-25 talent ranked among NFL's best