Raul Allegre questions New York Giants selections in 2026 NFL draft

Former New York Giants kicker Raul Allegre recently expressed disagreement with the team's top selections in the 2026 NFL draft. The franchise selected Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the fifth overall pick and Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa at number ten. Allegre suggested the organization should have drafted Caleb Downs instead of Reese and raised concerns regarding Mauigoa’s history of back injuries. The team has transitioned Mauigoa to guard, moving away from his primary college position at tackle. While the Giants’ medical staff cleared Mauigoa following reports of his back issues, the player maintains that he is healthy heading into the season. Despite the public criticism, the organization maintains that both players were high-priority targets on their draft board and denies passing on preferred talent.

• 7:54 PMCBS NFL — Former Giants Super Bowl champion questions both top-10 NFL Draft picks, calls one a 'tremendous risk'
• 1:55 PMYahoo Sports — Raul Allegre: Giants made mistakes drafting Arvell Reese, Francis Mauigoa