5 bottom of the roster players who could surprise in NY Giants' camp

5 bottom of the roster players who could surprise in NY Giants’ camp

Oct 18, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) and wide receiver Austin Mack (81) look up at the stadium video screen during a replay review during the second half against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

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Arizona Wildcats running back Gary Brightwell (Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports) /

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A sixth-round pick for the NY Giants in the 2021 draft, Brightwell is a fast and athletic runner with decent hands out of the backfield.

Given the NY Giants have a man named Saquon Barkley firmly entrenched as the primary running back along with free agent pick ups Corey Clement and Devante Booker, where would Brightwell fit in?

Brightwell can certainly make a run at a the third running back spot, and if the stars align Barkley’s back-up.

Given the contract Clement signed and the experience he and Booker have, Brightwell likely enters camp as a special teams guy right now. But, Brightwell has the opportunity during camp to prove exactly why he was chosen in the draft in the first place.

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