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Which late-rounder is overperforming? Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB, New York Giants.
It’s rare to see fifth-round rookies step into a pivotal role, but Tracy has done just that with 545 rushing yards and three touchdowns this season. A former receiver turned running back at Iowa and Purdue, Tracy’s versatility has shone through as a runner and pass catcher. He was slated as a backup to Devin Singletary, but his role has continued to increase after breaking out with 129 rushing yards in Week 6. Tracy, who went No. 166 in the draft, is one of the few bright spots on the New York offense.
Giants assistant general manager Brandon Brown spoke about Tracy on The Athletic’s podcast, The Playcallers, recently and how the team vetted him from every possible angle.
“We knew there would be good return on investment at the point where we could get him because the marketplace would devalue him as an older player with a limited resume,” Brown said.
Sure, losing games now benefits NFL Draft status later. But what about all the young players on the roster? YOU tell Malik Nabers and Tyrone Tracy and Tyler Nubin and Dru Phillips after every loss that it’s for the greater good.
The most encouraging aspect of the season is the performance of the rookie class. First-round pick Malik Nabers already looks like a No. 1 wide receiver, and fifth-round pick Tyrone Tracy Jr. has strengthened the belief that teams don’t need to spend to have a quality running back. Mid-round picks Tyler Nubin, Dru Phillips and Theo Johnson are starters and have flashed varying degrees of promise.
Eluemunor, who before the switch voiced a preference to stay at right tackle but added that he’d be open to moving to the left side if asked by the coaches, will play for the remainder of the season.
“It’s more so taking it a week at a time and seeing where I’m mostly needed,” Eluemunor said. “It’s not really matchup-based. It’s just what line (configuration) gives the team the best chance to win...Obviously, this season I believe I was playing right tackle...
