Giants' Jermaine Eluemunor excels as right tackle in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 1:55 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Jermaine Eluemunor has emerged as a standout right tackle for the New York Giants this season, contributing significantly to their 3-1 start. He leads all offensive tackles with a high percentage of being left on an island, winning nearly 94% of those matchups. His performance is notable given the Giants' challenges, with key players sidelined. Since joining the Giants in 2024, Eluemunor has shown consistent improvement and helps anchor the offensive line alongside Andrew Thomas. He signed a lower-value contract this offseason, expressing commitment to the team.
- •Giants currently have a 3-1 record this season.
- •Eluemunor has a 71.4% rate of being isolated in matchups.
- •He has a 93.7% win rate in those one-on-one situations.
- •His contract this offseason was below market value.
- •Eluemunor and Thomas form a strong tackle duo.
- 1:55 PMYahoo Sports — Giants' Jermaine Eluemunor quietly winning on an island this season
"No offensive tackle has been left on an island more than New York Giants RT Jermaine Eluemunor this season, and he's winning.
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