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New York’s running back looks poised to shine this upcoming season.
Following his solid rookie campaign, could running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. be in for an even bigger season this year?
NFL.com’s Bucky Brooks recently released his 2025 All-Breakout Team, which consists of second- and third-year players from around the league that the analyst believes could have big performances this coming season.
When it came to the running back position, Tracy was the selection.
“After rushing for 839 yards as a rookie, the fifth-round running back has an opportunity to surpass the 1,200-yard mark in an offense that features more efficient quarterback play with veteran leader Russell Wilson set to take over from Daniel Jones,” wrote Brooks. “The improved passing game will lead to more light boxes (six or fewer defenders) and wider lanes for the former college wide receiver to scoot through on off-tackle runs and designed cut-back plays. With Wilson also expected to target Tracy frequently on swing, screen and option routes in the pass game, the Giants’ unheralded RB1 could put up massive scrimmage yard totals as a multi-purpose threat from the backfield.”
Along with his 839 yards on the ground, Tracy also added 284 receiving yards, which gave him 1,123 total yards from scrimmage.
Tracy and wide receiver Malik Nabers became just the third rookie duo in NFL history to each have 1,000+ yards from scrimmage.
The young running back scored six total touchdowns, five on the ground and one through the air, to go with his 4.4 average yards per carry. His 284 receiving yards came on 38 receptions, which ranked fourth on the team.
What made his rookie year performance even more impressive is the fact that it came in what was only Tracy’s second full season playing the running back position. The former wide receiver transitioned to running back in his final year at Purdue, which led to the Giants selecting him in the fifth-round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
“I wouldn’t say it’s any different than last year, really,” Tracy said to the media during OTAs about his thoughts going into the upcoming season. “The only difference is I’ve been here before. I know what’s going to happen. I know training camp is coming up. I know I’ve got to prepare my body, prepare my mind, prepare my soul for what’s going to happen during the season. But I’m still grinding, man. I’m still grinding. There’s really no safe space in the league. In the NFL, everyone’s trying to take your spot. I’m grinding every day trying to make sure that the coaches can trust me and that my teammates trust me...’
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