Good Morning New York Giants fans! Happy Saturday and welcome to Week 10 of the 2026 College Football season!
I’m not going to beat around the bush today: We’re being treated to an absolutely monstrous slate of games that features seven matchups between ranked opponents. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen one day with this many “good against good” match-ups, and not only will today’s action have a profound effect on the upcoming Draft Process, it will also have a seismic impact on the College Football Playoffs.
With that in mind, we’re going about things a bit differently today, and I’ll be spotlighting a player who could appeal to the Giants, or fit their needs as we currently perceive them, on each team in these games.
So grab your snacks of choice, buckle in, and let’s get to it.
(3) Utah vs. (9) BYU
ABC – noon
(3) Utah player to watch – Wayshawn Parker (RB)
Parker has solid, but unspectacular, size for an NFL back at 5-foot-10, 205 pounds. He might not be a big back, but he’s a physical runner who has great vision and patience running downhill and true home run speed when he sees daylight. Parker has averaged over 6.5 yards per carry in each of the last two seasons and is also a dangerous pass catcher out of the backfield.
(9) BYU player to watch – Faletu Satuala (S)
The Giants were reportedly very interested in Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, and the “Ravens” style defense loves to use versatile box safeties as pivot players to help dictate terms to the offense. Satuala is has a massive frame for a safety at 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, but is a versatile and dynamic athlete. He was a basketball and lacrosse star in high school, as well as a wide receiver, safety, and kick returner as a high school football player. He’s a comfortable zone defender with a nose for the ball, and knows how to use his rare length to close receiving windows. He also has the physical mentality to be a pseudo-linebacker and enforcer in the box.
(18) Missouri vs. (7) Texas
ESPN – noon
(18) Missouri player to watch – Jamal Roberts (RB)
Roberts stepped into the gaping hole left by the devastating injury to Ahmad Hardy and has absolutely thrived. Roberts has good size at 6-foot, 215 pounds, and a good balance of play strength, vision, and quickness. He had a dominant 211-yard, 3-touchdown performance against Florida and a 222-yard game against Texas A&M the next week. He currently leads the SEC in both rushing attempts and yards, and is a capable pass catcher as well as a true workhorse back. Roberts could be a fantastic value on the third day of the draft.
(7) Texas player to watch – Maraad Watson (iDL)
Watson has been below the national radar, but the New Jersey native is a massive young man at 6-foot-3, 333 pounds and has been quietly productive. He only has 19 tackles on the year, but also has 3.0 tackles for a loss, 3.0 sacks and a forced fumble. Watson is a projected 6th round pick at the moment, so he could be a hidden gem with long term upside for the Giants on the third day.
(14) LSU vs. (5) Alabama
ABC – 3:30 p.m.
(14) LSU Player to watch – Princewill Umanmielen (EDGE)
EDGE/OLB could be a sneaky need for the Giants in 2027. Fans might not want to see it, but the Giants would only have two starting caliber pass rushers on their team if they allow Kayvon Thibodeaux to leave in free agency. And while Thibodeaux’s stats haven’t been up to expectations, he’s emerged as a “Leonard Williams” style facilitator for the rest of the defensive front.
Umanmielen is a long and fluid rusher with a great first step and the kind of motor that’ll brin a smile to Dennard Wilson’s face. He’s also fifth in all of college football for sacks at 8.5.
(5) Alabama player to watch – Bray Hubbard (S)
Hubbard is another industrial-sized safety who can play box safety or the STAR hybrid defender at the next level. He has great size at 6-foot-2, 215 pounds and isn’t afraid to be physical near the line of scrimmage. He’s a tone-setter coming downhill while also having the athleticism to be a real factor dropping into underneath coverage. Hubbard has 9 interceptions, 10 passes defensed, and 5 forced fumbles over the last three years while starting in Alabama’s sophisticated defense.
(12) Ohio State vs. (23) Oregon
CBS – 3:30 p.m.
(12) Ohio State player to watch – Kenyatta Jackson (DE/EDGE)
Jackson was supposed to be the next Ohio State defensive lineman. However, the fifth-year senior has yet to consistently play up to his athletic potential for the Buckeyes. He has an NFL-ready frame at 6-foot-6, 265 pounds, and Giants’ fans who want a return to a 4-3 front with “classic” 7-technique defensive ends will be intrigued. He does have the play strength to reduce inside to a 4i or 3-technique alignment, and that versatility could make him an intriguing option for Dennard Wilson’s defense as it’s being run today. He could be an option anywhere from the end of Round 1 into Day 2.
(23) Oregon player to watch – A’Mauri Washington (iDL)
Washington has been on our radar since the summer. Unfortunately, he’s been one of the (many) Oregon players who haven’t been able to consistently play up to their potential. However, if the Giants want to replace Dexter Lawrence, Washington might be worth a long look. He has a similar build at 6-foot-3, 330 pounds, with simply absurd lower-body power — he has a 35-inch vertical leap and a 765-pound squat. He’s also surprisingly fast for a big man and has topped 20 miles per hour in a sprint. He has the potential to be a game-wrecker if he can fully unlock his potential at the next level.
(13) Tennessee vs. (6) Kentucky
ESPN – 6:15 p.m.
(13) Tennessee player to watch – Xavier Gilliam (iDL)
We looked at Gilliam very recently, but he has been one of the biggest risers in all of college football. And if the Giants are as serious about adding to their defensive line as they seem to be, Gilliam has to be in consideration for their first round pick (if they have one, and he’s there). He has stormed onto the national stage after transferring from Penn State to the Tennessee and has been the best defensive tackle in the country. His leverage, power, and explosiveness has made him an absolute terror for interior offensive linemen. The 6-foot-2, 305-pound tackle currently has 6.0 sacks, 11.5 tackles for a loss, 2 forced fumbles, and 2 passes defensed.
(4) Kentucky player to watch – Colton Price (OC)
Bryan Hudson has played well at center over the last few weeks. However, the Giants may want to bring in some competition or depth for their pivot. Price has a good build for an NFL center at 6-foot-3, 308 pounds and is highly regarded for his football IQ as well as his competitive toughness. He transferred from Baylor to Kentucky after earning his degree at Baylor and is not only an excellent pass protector, but is proving to be a capable run blocker on Kentucky’s physical line. He might not have the athletic traits to be drafted early, but he could prove to be an excellent option as a Day 3 pick to battle for a starting center job.
(11) Notre Dame vs. (1) Miami
NBC – 7:30 p.m.
(11) Notre Dame player to watch – Adon Shuler (S)
Another New Jersey native, Shuler is a versatile piece in a very good Notre Dame secondary. He’ll likely be a strong safety or STAR nickel defender at the next level, with the ability to be a factor playing in space or coming downhill. He has solid size at 6-foot, 205 pounds, and has a reputation for toughness and intensity. He’s a two-time team captain (2025 and 2026) who’s well regarded for his football IQ as well as his propensity for making clutch plays.
(1) Miami player to watch – Ahmad Moten Sr. (iDL)
This is the third time around putting the spotlight on the Miami defensive line. The duo of Ahmad Moten Sr. and Justin Scott is among the best in the nation, and spotlighting one usually means spotlighting both. The Hurricanes will need both to play at their absolute best if they want to win this game. This is a must-win game for Notre Dame, and Miami will be without (arguably) the best offensive weapon in college football in Malachi Toney. Moten Sr. is built like a prototypical 3-technique at 6-foot-3, 300 pounds and has an excellent first step, making him a dangerous penetrator. He’s able to use his explosive get-off to stress blockers and penetrate into the backfield to disrupt the quarterback or blow up running plays. Moten also has the agility to be effective in the stunts and twists Dennard Wilson likes to employ along the defensive line.
(10) Ole Miss vs. (2) Georgia
ABC – 7:30 p.m.
(10) Ole Miss player to watch – Deuce Alexander (WR)
The Giants currently have two receivers under contract beyond the 2026 season in Malik Nabers and Malachi Fields. The Giants could look to find another true “X” receiver to bookend Fields and make it easier to move Nabers into the slot where he’s been devastatingly effective. However, they could also add an explosive big play threat to move around the offense with Nabers.
Deuce Alexander has exploded onto the scene this year as Trinidad Chambliss’ top option. He has modest size at 6-foot, 180 pounds, but brings excellent ball skills and rare speed that makes defenders look like they’re playing in slow motion. He’s estimated to have a 4.38-second 40-yard dash, and that shows on tape. Alexander has instant acceleration off the line of scrimmage, angle-breaking speed in space, and ankle-breaking quickness coming back to the ball. He also has excellent ball skills and is a surprisingly tenacious blocker in the run game.
(2) Georgia player to watch – Nate Frazier (RB)
Georgia’s defense is so thoroughly talented that it’s difficult to pick out just one… So I’m not. Frazier was seen as a potential premier running back in this draft class coming into the year, but has been limited by a rib injury. He’s reportedly healthy for this game and could be the offensive centerpiece once again. Frazier has solid size at 5-foot-10, 210 pounds and brings great vision, patience, balance, and acceleration to the backfield. He’s able to be a consistently productive back who can grind out yards on a down-to-down basis, but also has impressive quickness and acceleration to make defenders miss and create explosive plays. He doesn’t have many touches, just 386 total over the last three years, and he also has upside as a pass catcher out of the backfield. Frazier has the potential to be a true 3-down back if he can improve his pass protection and use his leverage to his advantage in slowing down NFL rushers.
