List of New York Giants first-round draft picks

The intention of the draft was to make the NFL more competitive, as a few stronger teams, including the Giants, had an advantage in signing young players because they were able to offer higher salaries and an opportunity to compete for championships.

The team's first-round pick in the inaugural NFL Draft was Art Lewis, a tackle from Ohio University; he was the 9th overall selection.

In the most recent draft, held in 2024, the Giants chose LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers.

The draft order is determined based on the previous season's standings; the teams with the worst win–loss records receive the earliest picks.

Three of the team's first-round picks—George Connor, Frank Gifford, and Lawrence Taylor—have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Lawrence Taylor is one of three Giants first-round draft picks to be voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Phil Simms was the Giants' first-round pick in 1979.
Carl Banks was one of the Giants' first-round picks in 1984.
Rodney Hampton was the Giants' first-round pick in 1990.
Philip Rivers, who was traded by the Giants to the San Diego Chargers after they selected him fourth overall in 2004.
Jason Pierre-Paul was the Giants' first-round pick in 2010.
Odell Beckham Jr. was selected by the Giants with the 12th overall pick in 2014.