In a season where the New York Giants’ offense struggled, rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. emerged as a rare bright spot. The fifth-round pick stepped up admirably, amassing 839 rushing yards, 284 receiving yards, and six total touchdowns, earning a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team.
His performance was a testament to his resilience and adaptability in a challenging post-Saquon Barkley era.
However, the Giants’ recent pre-draft activities suggest they are not content with the current state of their backfield. The team has been notably active in evaluating running back prospects, hosting Top 30 visits with several notable names:
- Devin Neal (Kansas)
- Omarion Hampton (UNC)
- Ollie Gordon II (Oklahoma State)
- Quinshon Judkins (Ohio State)
- Kaleb Johnson (Iowa)
- Kyle Monangai (Rutgers)
This extensive list underscores the Giants’ intent to bolster their running back corps, potentially reshaping the depth chart and impacting Tracy’s role moving forward. And they just added another name to the list. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, New York has potentially entered the Cam Skattebo sweepstakes.
Cam Skattebo joins the Giants’ growing list of RB draft targets
Cam Skattebo might not have the same name recognition as an Omarion Hampton or Ollie Gordon II, but don’t get it twisted—he’s earned his spot on the Giants’ radar. The 5-foot-11, 215-pound back out of Arizona State is built like a bowling ball and plays like one too.
His bruising, downhill style could offer a perfect contrast to Tyrone Tracy Jr.’s burst and agility.
Skattebo rushed for 1,711 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2024 while also catching 45 passes for 605 yards and three more scores. He even completed a 42-yard touchdown pass in the Peach Bowl, just for good measure. He’s a one-man utility knife—capable of producing as a runner, receiver, short-yardage option, and even franchise QB (kidding... sorta).
That kind of versatility is hard to ignore, especially for a team like the Giants that lacked offensive identity for most of last season.
If you squint, Skattebo starts to resemble the mold of a fan-favorite, tough-nosed rotational back—think Jaylen Warren or even a smaller version of Brandon Jacobs. He doesn’t need to take over a backfield to be valuable. He just needs touches. And based on the Giants’ heavy interest in running backs this cycle, they’re clearly looking for someone who can come in and push the current depth chart.
Right now, it’s Tracy, Devin Singletary, and Eric Gray—none of whom has the short-yardage punch that Skattebo brings to the table. Add in his soft hands and sneaky-good contact balance, and you’ve got a player who could eat into touches early, even if he starts out as RB3.
The fact that he’s now (at least) the seventh back to visit East Rutherford during the pre-draft process tells us everything we need to know: this isn’t just due diligence. It’s a trend. Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll are hunting for competition. And while Tracy might still be the projected starter, nothing about Big Blue's offseason suggests he should feel safe. Spooky szn arrived early.
Skattebo is just the latest name on the list, but with his production, his physicality, and his motor, he might be more than that. If he’s still on the board come early Day 3, don’t be surprised if the G-Men decide it’s time to add one more body to the fight.