Coach Gene Clemons' full NY Giants mock draft targets elite athleticism and versatile playmakers to bolster both sides of the ball.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — There’s a reason league consensus has started to form around Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey as the likely No. 2 pick in the draft. As Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer outlined,

In this projection, edge rusher Arvell Reese, linebacker Sonny Styles and running back Jeremiyah Love are all off the board — to the Jets, Cardinals and Titans at Nos. 2, 3 and 4. That leaves Downs as the best option for Harbaugh, who hopes this kid can become his next Ed Reed or Kyle Hamilton.

Everything you need to know about Sonny Styles, the Ohio State linebacker tipped to go top five in the 2026 NFL Draft

Former Titans GM Ran Carthon has a feeling current coach Robert Saleh, GM Mike Borgonzi might pick Sonny Styles with fourth pick in NFL draft.

With improved play recognition and a physical presence near the line of scrimmage, Sonny Styles is becoming a disruptive force in both the run game and coverage.

OSU’s Sonny Styles leads a good NFL draft class of off-ball linebackers. It isn’t flashy but has depth among guys who can get the job done, albeit in most cases as two-down players.

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