Arizona State standout brings versatility, grit, and ground-game strength to Big Blue’s backfield.
The New York Giants continued reshaping their offense on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo with the 105th overall pick. After using early picks to bolster the defense and grabbing quarterback Jaxson Dart late in the first round, the Giants finally circled back to find another playmaker — and they landed a good one.
Skattebo brings a completely different flavor to the Giants’ backfield, offering a physical, bruising style that should pair well with the shiftier Tyrone Tracy Jr.. Standing at 5-foot-9 and weighing 219 pounds, Skattebo isn’t just a battering ram — he’s a versatile threat who caught 45 passes for over 600 yards last season at Arizona State. His college resume speaks for itself: 1,711 rushing yards, 21 rushing touchdowns, a Big 12 title, and a legendary College Football Playoff performance against Texas that will live in Sun Devils lore for years.
For the Giants, the Skattebo selection is more than just adding depth. It signals a real commitment to revamping the offense with young, dynamic weapons following the departure of Saquon Barkley last offseason. Devin Singletary remains on the roster, but with Tracy ascending last year and Skattebo now joining the fold, New York is betting big on fresh legs to carry the load moving forward.
In terms of fit, Skattebo projects as the perfect complement to Tracy. While Tracy excels in space and uses his agility to make defenders miss, Skattebo thrives in close quarters, lowering his pads, absorbing contact, and grinding out tough yards. He’s the type of back who wears down defenses in the second half exactly the kind of presence the Giants’ offense lacked at times last season. His proven receiving ability also gives him the flexibility to stay on the field in a variety of situations, allowing offensive coordinator Mike Kafka to be creative with personnel groupings.
Beyond the stats and the scouting notes, there’s a certain energy to Skattebo’s game that should immediately resonate with Giants fans. He plays with a relentless, never-say-die attitude the kind of player who makes a big run look routine and a short-yardage stuff feel like a statement. His College Football Playoff heroics including throwing a touchdown pass, rushing for a game-tying score, and carrying his team to an overtime win reflect the kind of competitor New York covets.
Could the Giants have gone offensive line here? Sure. But with a deep running back class and a glaring need for another sparkplug in the offense, it’s hard to argue against a player like Skattebo a guy built for the cold-weather, blue-collar football that defines New York in November and December.
With the Giants aiming to turn the page and contend again, Cam Skattebo offers more than just hope he brings a bruising brand of football back to the Meadowlands.
