Nick Falato breaks down Tracy’s game
The New York Giants selected Purdue running back Tyrone Tracy in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Tracy is 24 years old and has six college football seasons under his belt. He was initially a wide receiver at Iowa and transferred to the Boilermakers before the 2022 season.
Upon the start of the 2023 season, the Purdue coaching staff asked Tracy to switch to running back. He accepted the challenge and averaged 4.44 yards after contact, which ranked first among draft-eligible FBS running backs.
Tracy rushed for 716 yards on just 113 carries (6.3 YPC) in 2023, with eight rushing touchdowns. He caught 19 passes for 132 yards and also added a 98-yard kick return touchdown against Fresno State.
He only had more than 500 receiving yards in one season as a wide receiver; 2021 was that year, but the Iowa offense was ineffective for his entire tenure as a Hawkeye. He finished his six-year college career with 113 catches for 1,203 yards and five receiving touchdowns.
Tracy will be a special teams asset as, possibly, a returner with the new kickoff rules and as a kick and punt coverage specialist. He will receive the opportunity to earn snaps behind Devin Singletary and will likely operate as a versatile offensive weapon. Eric Gray and Gary Brightwell will compete for snaps against Tracy.
Here’s a breakdown of his multifaceted skill set and how the Giants can leverage his talents.
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