The New York Giants' offensive line in 2025 was reliable on the perimeter at tackle with Andrew Thomas and Jermaine Eluemunor. The interior, however, was another story.​There should be a different look on the interior in 2026, as starting right guard Greg Van Roten is being replaced by 10th overall pick Francis Mauigoa, who is making the move from college tackle to NFL guard.​Continuity should be there at left guard and center with both Jon Runyan Jr. and John Michael Schmitz returning to the team for 2026, with both likely back in the starting lineup.​With a new coaching staff and new offensive system coming in, many of these players will get a fresh start to prove themselves, although they weren’t exactly poorly coached in 2025.​Carmen Bricillo did a solid job with the Giants' offensive line during his two seasons in New York, turning the unit into one of the few that wasn’t a total liability to the offense.​Schematically, the offensive line will be asked to do slightly more than Giants fans saw in 2025, specifically in empty formations.​In the run game, we should see plenty of gap schemes, with power and duo among the most common run calls. That will put a premium on timing and chemistry up front.Let’s see how Schmitz fits into all this moving forward as the projected starting center.​John Michael Schmitz, C