Harbaugh emphasized the importance of inside linebackers for run defense, a weakness for the Giants in recent seasons. "You can't stop the run without an inside linebacker making tackles in the middle," Harbaugh stated.
General manager Joe Schoen confirmed that improving run defense is a major focus this offseason. With the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Styles—who ranks No. 7 on Sports Info Solutions' big board—could be in play despite positional value concerns.