Giants' revamped linebacker corps lands near bottom of PFF 2026 rankings

Pro Football Focus released its 2026 linebacker unit rankings, positioning the New York Giants at No. 27 among 32 teams. The franchise bolstered the position by signing veteran Tremaine Edmunds in free agency and selecting Ohio State’s Arvell Reese with the fifth overall draft choice, creating one of the most promising inside duos in recent memory. Depth is further supported by returning Micah McFadden and rookie Jack Kelly, who has earned early praise as a potential draft steal.

PFF’s evaluation acknowledges Edmunds' solid run-defense grade and Reese's impressive limited-snap performance, yet emphasizes that linebackers often need time to adjust to regular-season play. Defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson now has a physically gifted core that could improve as the season progresses, suggesting the unit may climb the rankings later in the year.