Isaiah Hodgins

Post-draft NYG WR projections list Nabers, Slayton, Darnell Mooney, Calvin Austin, Malachi Fields, and Olszewski ahead of Hodgins — he does not appear in any published top-six. Despite his re-signing, he is a strong cut candidate at final 53-man cutdowns.

Malik Nabers and Wan'Dale Robinson are both on IR, but Hodgins sits second on the depth chart behind Darius Slayton. When healthy, Nabers had a 35% target share and was a top-30 fantasy scorer in 13 of 15 games, leaving limited opportunity for secondary receivers.

Hodgins is a free agent in 2026 after his reserve/future contract expired, and reports suggest the Giants are not expected to re-sign him. With minimal production in 2025 (10 catches, 115 yards, 1 TD in 7 games), his market value is extremely limited.

The Giants traded up to select Malachi Fields (Notre Dame, 6'4"/218) in R3/No.74, a big-bodied boundary receiver who directly occupies the same role profile as Hodgins. The Giants gave significant draft capital to acquire Fields, signaling long-term commitment to him over Hodgins.

Across his last 4 tracked games, Hodgins averaged only 4–7% target share despite near-full snap share, generating 1.15 PPG. High snaps with near-zero targets is a blocking/depth role, not a fantasy-relevant one.

On a one-year minimum deal, Hodgins must win a 53-man spot against Mooney, Austin III, Fields, Slayton, Hyatt, Olszewski and others — a genuine cut/practice-squad candidate in training camp.

After season-ending injury to Malik Nabers and a hamstring injury to Darius Slayton, Hodgins became a reliable target for the Giants offense that was badly lacking in wide receiver depth. Further WR injuries could expand role significantly.

Hodgins played in the offense Mike Kafka now runs for the Giants from 2022-2024, and prior to that with the Buffalo Bills. New OC Matt Nagy is viewed as a proven offensive coach who can accelerate Dart's development, potentially benefiting role players.

If Hodgins signs with a WR-needy team in free agency with a clear path to playing time, he could serve as a veteran depth piece. His 2022 playoff performance (8-105-1) shows he can produce when given volume.

DynastyProcess values Hodgins at 3–5 (near droppable), making acquisition cost near zero in deep leagues. In 16-team superflex formats, he functions as a cheap injury insurance stash, not a genuine hold.

Nabers has declined to commit to a Week 1 return date following his October 2025 ACL surgery, leaving a narrow early-season window for Hodgins. However, Fields and Mooney are the preferred beneficiaries of any Nabers delay — Hodgins is tertiary at best.

Hodgins emerged as a key member of the Giants during their 2022 playoff run, catching 33 receptions for 351 yards and racking up 105 yards and a touchdown on eight receptions in the Wild Card win. Proven production in structured systems.