Social media reacts to Giants’ first-round haul
· Yahoo Sports
“A moment of gratitude”
As Arvell Reese soaked it all in, his message was simple—just saying thank you to the people who got him here.
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"All I can say is 'thank you'." ❤️
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) April 24, 2026
Giants draft pick Arvell Reese thanks the most important people in his life 👏 pic.twitter.com/MCgDrOHfB9
“Mixed reactions rolling in”
Not everyone saw it the same way—analysts weighing in on the Giants’ decision at number five.
"I just want to be good again."@TheClemReport gives his thoughts on the Giants pick at No. 5
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) April 24, 2026
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Fans chiming in”
Across social media, reactions pouring in—some excited, others looking ahead after previous trades.
As a Bengals fan it feels pretty great to not need to care about the NFL draft today because we don’t have a pick. And to know the Giants took a top OT with our old pick (#10). pic.twitter.com/eq4qvkCic0
— J.D. Banker (@DadInvest) April 24, 2026
“Front office perspective”
Inside the building, the Giants say this was a best-case scenario with Reese still on the board.
Joe Schoen says the Giants did not think Arvell Reese would be available with the fifth pick:
— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) April 24, 2026
"We hoped, but there weren't a lot of scenarios that we went through where he may be available." pic.twitter.com/hwX4YYnRDG
“Could be a problem for offenses”
With this group up front, the Giants may be building an absolutely relentless pass rush
The Giants adding Arvell Reese to their defensive line: pic.twitter.com/kVFh9bfwlk
— FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) April 24, 2026
Giants Pass rush next season pic.twitter.com/EZ9Q7Q0oFL
— Pardon My Take (@PardonMyTake) April 24, 2026
“Not everyone’s on board”
Even inside the locker room, there’s some pushback
Malik Nabers' reaction to the Cowboys trading up and drafting Caleb Downs 👀 pic.twitter.com/dgyuC2ocJ5
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 24, 2026
Malik Nabers these clips are great man. Thank you so much. This helps!
— Bobby Skinner (@BobbySkinner_) April 24, 2026
Building something up front”
With Mauigoa now in the mix, O-line could be strength
CC Mauigoa tells @nikilattarulo about blocking for Cam Skattebo:
— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) April 24, 2026
"I like running backs that run over somebody and that's the type of guy he is. I'm willing to put everything on the line for you, boss." pic.twitter.com/jf0X5RoAkE
The #Giants offensive line
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) April 24, 2026
Andrew Thomas – Jon Runyan – John Michael Schmitz – Francis Mauigoa – Jermaine Eluemunor.
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