Brandon Olsen

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.

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

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

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.

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

Notre Dame wideout Malachi Fields

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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.

Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs (2) gets into position during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium.

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Assuming the Giants keep Pick No 10 as acquired for Dexter Lawrence, who are some prospects they could take to help further define the John Harbaugh era?

Oct 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) celebrates after the Kentucky Wildcats fail to score in overtime at Kroger Field.

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Anthony Hill Jr. is one of the cleanest linebackers in the 2026 NFL Draft with the potential to be the best of the bunch.

Nov 29, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) drops back to pass during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at SHI Stadium.

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Athan Kaliakmanis will be looking to latch on with a team as their low-risk, long-term backup quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft.

New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) speaks at a press conference during day one of the New York Giants training camp at Quest Diagnostics Giants Training Center in East Rutherford on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Big Blue+

As the John Harbaugh era kicks off with an unexpected impasse, we break down why the star nose tackle wants out and three trade partners that could offer the draft capital New York needs.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs

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As the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh nears, we rank the top 40 prospects who landed on our Big Board.

Sep 13, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Gracen Halton (56) looks on against the Temple Owls in the second half at Lincoln Financial Field.

Gracen Halton is a quick, explosive interior defensive lineman that should find a role quickly in the NFL.

Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon

Makai Lemon is one of the most polished wide receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Gracen Halton (56) and Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Taylor Wein (44) celebrate during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Missouri Tigers at Gaylord Family Ð Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Oklahoma won 17-6.

Can the NY Giants find interior defensive line help in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) celebrates his sack as Auburn Tigers take on Missouri Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Missouri Tigers lead Auburn Tigers 10-7 at halftime.

Can the NY Giants use the NFL Draft to find Dexter Lawrence's backup?