*a series dedicated to profiling the players on the Giants’ roster. Know The Giant will be released daily from now until the start of the season. Up next: running back Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Basic Information
- Age: 24
- College: Purdue University
- Experience: ROOKIE
- Drafted by the Giants in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft
Career Statistics
- Six years of college experience
- Spent the last two years at Purdue
- First four years at Iowa (including a season in which he recorded just 39 rushing yards but 589 receiving yards on 36 catches).
- 2023 season: 113 carries, 716 yards, eight touchdowns + 19 catches, 132 receiving yards.
Remember the name of Tyrone Tracy Jr, a late day three pick at running back for the New York Giants who stands at 5’11”, 209 pounds.
— Hutchinson Brown (@hutchinsonb_ff) June 23, 2024
2023 Stats:
? 113 ATT – 716 YDS – 8 TDS
? 19 REC – 132 YDS – 0 TDS
? 6.3 YPA – 6.9 YPR
Per PFF, among the 2024 RB class with 50+ carries last… pic.twitter.com/Ut7bhfIwQ8
Overview
When the Giants drafted him in the fifth round in this past draft, it was clear what their goal was. Replacing the production of Saquon Barkley isn’t easy. So, why not take steps to get there?
Even with Devin Singletary and Eric Gray, New York felt the job wasn’t done. So, they nabbed the former Boilermaker. 2023 was his first year as a full-time running back for Tyrone Tracy Jr. However, he has shown the flashiness that has fans and the team excited for what’s to come. His power and elusiveness allows him to turn short-yardage runs into more than that. Along with his receiving abilities and return skills (third-team All-Big Ten Conference return specialist), he’s clearly an all-around weapon.
2024 Expectations
I am excited to see Tracy get on the field in the preseason. After all, he is currently the third running back on the depth chart, so it’s clear the team wants to see more from him before thrusting him into a lead role.
But, Tracy has the skills to make a name for himself in Big Blue. ESPN analyst Field Yates named the running back as one of his favorite players in the draft, explaining how his versatility could lead to early opportunities behind Singletary.
The 5’11” product was fourth in the country in yards after contact per rush, showing he is a difficult man to be brought down. When it comes to big plays, he’s a man that can be trusted. Tracy finished in the 97th percentile in explosive run rate (23.1%), which was the best in the draft class (yes, better than guys like Jonathon Brooks, Blake Corum, and others).
It’s clear Tracy is fast (4.48 40-yard dash) and can make plays in multiple ways. All of that being taken into consideration, and I expect Tracy by midseason to carve himself a significant role on the team and be not just a dependable receiving back but a 10-15 carries per game type of player.
Tyrone Tracy OTA/Minicamp headlines:
— Gridiron Media (@Gridiron_Media_) June 23, 2024
? 2 receiving TDs in May 21st OTA
? Spent "good portion" of June 11th Minicamp with 1st team (Art Stapleton)
? Highest-rising fantasy football player in ADP (Sharp Football Analysis)
? Could have Tony Pollard-like impact as a rookie… pic.twitter.com/nm62YLWZCR
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