Former Giants co-owner Steve Tisch seen in team's draft room

Fox News reports that former New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch was present in the team's draft room during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, standing near head coach John Harbaugh. The Giants selected hybrid edge/linebacker Arvell Reese at No. 5 overall—described as an All-American from Ohio State with 6.5 sacks and 10 tackles for loss—and offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa at No. 10 after trading Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals. The article is bylined by Chantz Martin, a Fox News sports writer, and includes verified details (player stats, draft order, photo credits from Getty Images) alongside reporting of an NFL memo documenting Tisch's plan to transfer his remaining 23.1% stake to trusts for his children. However, the article's inclusion of unrelated context about Tisch's name appearing in Epstein files—noted as "not clear if" connected to the equity transfer—introduces tone awkwardness and raises questions about editorial judgment; this tangential detail lacks substantive connection to the draft night reporting. Independent coverage from The Athletic corroborates the Giants' draft selections and Lawrence trade, and ESPN reporting adds context on Lawrence's trade demands, though no other outlet appears to have covered Tisch's physical presence in the draft room specifically. Watch for completion of Tisch's equity transfer to trusts and how it may affect Giants management decisions going forward.