The New York Giants started off the 2026 NFL draft by selecting a talent that has off-ball abilities and edge rushing promise. They finished their draft on day three by selecting BYU linebacker Jack Kelly, who has edge-rushing ability and off-ball promise.

At 6-foot-1 and 240 pounds, he has the build of a present-day off-ball linebacker, but he has the tenacity of an edge rusher.

It is a beautiful symmetry to the draft, but it also provides the Giants with more depth to facilitate their amoeba-style defense.

This is not simply a throwaway pick, but a guy who can come in and really carve out a place for himself on this roster. At pick 193, the Giants had a legitimate purpose.

Elite pass-rushing production

Oct 18, 2025; Provo, Utah, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) is sacked by BYU Cougars linebacker Jack Kelly (17) during the second half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. | Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Jack Kelly has shown he can be an effective pass rusher at multiple levels.…