Giants add to RB group with Tracy in 5th round

The New York Giants selected Purdue running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 166th overall.

The Giants added Devin Singletary in free agency but needed more backfield reinforcements following star Saquon Barkley's departure to the rival Philadelphia Eagles.

Tracy should immediately compete to be Singletary's primary backup. The former Boilermakers standout excelled in 2023 after moving from receiver, producing 716 rushing yards and eight touchdowns.

Pre-draft profile

Tracy is a former receiver with only one year of running back experience under his belt. In most cases, a 24-year-old prospect in the process of learning a new position would be a tough sell. But Tracy's final year at Purdue was special. While his processing and decision-making will continue to be a work in progress, he's already demonstrated impressive elusiveness and contact balance to complement his athletic profile. Add in the pass-game value that comes with his background as a receiver, not to mention the potential for special teams contributions after the kickoff rule change, and it's easy to see how Tracy could be a do-it-all weapon from Day 1.