Brandon Olsen

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Brandon Olsen is the founder of Whole Nine Sports, specializing in NFL Draft coverage. He is also the host of the Locked On Gators Podcast, and appears in-season on the Giants Squad Show for the Locked On podcast network.

New York Giants wide receiver Dalen Cambre

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Following the blockbuster Dexter Lawrence trade and a brutal injury on the interior line, the spotlight falls squarely on second-year defensive lineman Darius Alexander.

Oct 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants helmet on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

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Did the NY Giants find a potential roster addition as an undrafted free agent in Ryan Schernecke?

Dec 27, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Wisconsin Badgers defensive end Ben Barten (68) against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the 2022 Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field.

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Will a specific role and special teams ability help Ben Barten make the NY Giants roster as a UDFA?

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos defensive tackle Anquin Barnes Jr. (92) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Will Colorado defensive tackle Anquin Barnes Jr. be able to make the NY Giants roster as an undrafted free agent?

May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Damon Bankston (37) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

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Is NY Giants UDFA Damon Bankston a threat to make the roster in 2026?

Mar 30, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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From a DK Metcalf-sized wideout to a new workhorse running back, here is very early look at Big Blue's five-round future.

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; BYU linebacker Jack Kelly (LB14) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Giants' linebacker room was "abysmal" in 2025, but a late-round rookie with elite pass-rushing stats is already threatening the roster spots of several returning veterans.

Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Bobby Jamison-Travis (97) runs drills during Auburn football pro day at Woltosz Performance Center in Auburn, Ala. on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

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The selection of Auburn nose tackle Bobby Jamison-Travis creates immediate competition for a Giants defensive interior looking to redefine itself in the post-Dexter Lawrence era.

Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois offensive lineman JC Davis (OL18) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The arrival of sixth-round tackle JC Davis brings power to the New York Giants' offensive line, but his presence may leave veteran Joshua Ezeudu without a roster spot.

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John Harbaugh is rebuilding the Giants' receiving corps in his own physical image.

Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kansas State defensive back VJ Payne (DB44) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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VJ Payne is a height and speed NFL Draft prospect that has the range to play over the top.

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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With the Dexter Lawrence trade in the rearview mirror, we project how John Harbaugh and Joe Schoen will leverage picks No. 5 and No. 10 to establish a physical new identity in East Rutherford.

Brandon Olsen

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Why Dalen Cambre is the Wildcard of the NY Giants’ Wide Receiver Battle

Can This Unsung Draft Pick Help Fix the Giants’ Never-Ending Cornerback Crisis?

2026 Giants Roster Evaluation: Two Defining Questions Facing Big Blue

Is LB Zaire Barnes is a "Skin-of-His-Teeth" Roster Project for John Harbaugh's Giants?

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Can Darius Alexander Fill the Massive Hole in the Giants' Revamped Defense?

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New York Giants UDFA Profile: OT Ryan Schernecke, Kutztown

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New York Giants UDFA Prospect Profile: IDL Ben Barten, Wisconsin

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New York Giants UDFA Scouting Report: DT Anquin Barnes, Colorado

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New York Giants UDFA Scouting Report: RB Damon Bankston, New Mexico

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A Way-Too-Early NY Giants Mock Draft Lands MORE Defensive Line Talent and a New RB1

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Why Giants’ 6th-Round Sleeper Jack Kelly Could End the Line for These 4 Big Blue Veterans

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New York Giants Roster Battle: 3 Veterans on the Bubble After Drafting Bobby Jamison-Travis

Giants Draft Pick JC Davis Could Spell the End for This Former Third-Round Selection

3 Giants Wide Receivers ‘On the Bubble’ After Aggressive Day 2 Trade for Malachi Fields

New York Giants Draft Prospect Profile: S VJ Payne, Kansas State

Life After Lawrence: How Giants Can Reshape the Roster with Two Top-10 Picks