Giants' Nabers Questions Reese Pick, Harbaugh Responds

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers publicly questioned his team's first-round selections in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night, expressing confusion over linebacker Arvell Reese's fit at No. 5 overall and disappointment at passing on safety Caleb Downs. Head coach John Harbaugh quickly addressed the comments, describing a productive follow-up conversation that left Nabers enthusiastic about the picks.

Nabers, who is recovering from a torn ACL suffered last season, shared his reactions during a Bleacher Report livestream alongside Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons. The Giants selected Ohio State's Reese fifth overall and Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa 10th. Moments later, the Dallas Cowboys traded up to take Ohio State safety Downs at No. 11.

"I love the player [Reese], don't get me wrong, but like, where do you play?" Nabers said. "You want to be on the outside and rush, but we just drafted somebody last year to that same position," he added, referencing the Giants' recent investments in edge rushers, including Abdul Carter at No. 3 in 2025 and Kayvon Thibodeaux at No. 5 in 2022. Nabers also voiced frustration over missing Downs, a former Alabama...