Sometimes it’s the players taken on Day 3 who end up becoming the heartbeat of a football team. For the Giants, Cam Skattebo could be just that.
He’s not just a bruising runner with eye-popping stats—he’s the kind of leader who drags teammates forward when the momentum stalls.
Cam Skattebo fits the identity Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll are chasing
The Giants desperately needed more physical, high-effort football players who bring energy on every snap, and Skattebo fits that mold perfectly.
Taken 105th overall in the fourth round, the Arizona State product is a 23-year-old wrecking ball with exceptional short-area burst and incredible toughness.
At 5’10”, 219 pounds, Skattebo runs like a sledgehammer on fire, refusing to go down on first contact and often initiating collisions with defenders.
Last season, he logged 294 rushing attempts for 1,712 yards and 21 touchdowns, averaging over four yards after contact per carry.
But his value doesn’t stop there—he also added 543 receiving yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his versatility and soft hands.
He’s more than just a runner—he’s a complete offensive weapon
Skattebo isn’t your typical grinder between the tackles—he can impact the game in all three downs and in multiple alignments.
He caught passes at a high rate, showing natural hands and fluidity as a route runner—traits that can be weaponized in modern offenses.
That versatility makes him a perfect complement to Tyrone Tracy, another explosive young back the Giants drafted in 2024.
With veteran Devin Singletary already on the roster, the team can now deploy a rotational group that can keep defenses guessing.
Skattebo is built for short-yardage downs, but he also has enough burst to punish over-pursuing linebackers and create chunk plays in space.
The Giants are shifting toward a more physical, high-energy identity
This draft class screams toughness and tenacity, headlined by linebacker Abdul Carter and edge rusher Darius Alexander, both of whom bring similar energy.
General manager Joe Schoen clearly targeted players who bring more than just talent—they bring culture, fire, and hunger to compete.
That’s something the locker room has sorely lacked in recent years, and it’s a subtle yet crucial turning point for a regime trying to buy time.
Skattebo’s leadership at Arizona State was well known, and he embraced being “the guy” when the team needed him most.
Now, in New York, he may not be the immediate starter, but don’t be surprised if he earns a meaningful role quickly.
He might be the perfect spark for a struggling fanbase
The Giants need more than just wins—they need reasons for their fans to believe again, and Skattebo’s story is built for inspiration.
He wasn’t projected to go this high, but the Giants saw a tone-setter, a highlight-reel grinder who doesn’t stop pushing forward.
That type of player—one who values every rep and plays every snap like it’s his last—is exactly what can win over a disillusioned fanbase.
If Skattebo lives up to his college production and character profile, he could be the kind of draft steal people remember for years.
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