
Eric Gray Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 211 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- November 4, 1999 (23)
- Experience
- Rookie
- Drafted
- 2023 / Rd. 5 / Pk. 172 (NYG)
- College
- Oklahoma
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Eric Gray News
New York Giants running back Eric Gray has been relegated to special teams duty so far in his NFL career but he could see some opportunities on offense in Week 3 due to the absence of starter Saquon Barkley (ankle). Veteran Matt Breida is expected to get the start and Gary Brightwell may mix in as well. The Giants could opt to script a few plays to get the rookie Gray into the open field where he can show off his shiftiness. Keep an eye on how the Giants use the fifth-rounder against San Francisco on Thursday Night Football. He is currently not worth rostering unless you play in a dynasty league.
New York Giants rookie running back Eric Gray didn't get much work in the backfield during training camp this summer, but that could change if the Giants seek a change of pace if Saquon Barkley (ankle) misses any time after spraining his right ankle in the Week 2 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Gray impressed as a punt returner on Sunday, picking up 14 yards in the fourth quarter to help set the offense up with good field position. The 23-year-old is shifty in the open field and could be a weapon in the passing game. However, he could be a liability in pass protection in his first NFL season, which could limit the amount of touches he gets behind Matt Breida if Barkley misses time. The fifth-rounder dressed for the first two games, but all 20 of his snaps so far have come on special teams.
New York Giants rookie running back Eric Gray tallied seven carries for 11 yards but also garnered a lot of work in the passing game, finishing with four catches for 48 yards in Saturday's preseason finale. The fifth-round pick showed shiftiness in the open field after taking a swing pass from quarterback Tommy Devito late in the second quarter. Starter Saquon Barkley and presumptive backup Matt Breida did not play. Jashaun Corbin was the first running back to receive a carry in the game. Gray is the favorite to be the leading kickoff returner and could open the season as the third back on the depth chart.
Depth Chart
- Offense
- Defense
KR | Eric Gray |
PR | Gary Brightwell |
QB | Daniel Jones |
Tyrod Taylor | |
RB | Saquon Barkley |
Matt Breida | |
LWR | Isaiah Hodgins |
Jalin Hyatt | |
RWR | Darius Slayton |
Parris Campbell | |
SWR | Sterling Shepard |
Wan'Dale Robinson | |
TE | Darren Waller |
Daniel Bellinger | |
LT | Andrew Thomas |
Matt Peart | |
LG | Ben Bredeson |
Joshua Ezeudu | |
C | John Michael Schmitz Jr. |
Shane Lemieux | |
RG | Mark Glowinski |
RT | Evan Neal |
Marcus McKethan |
FS | Xavier McKinney |
Nick McCloud | |
NT | Dexter Lawrence II |
Rakeem Nuñez-Roches | |
LDE | Leonard Williams |
A'Shawn Robinson | |
RDE | Azeez Ojulari |
D.J. Davidson | |
LOLB | Isaiah Simmons |
Oshane Ximines | |
LILB | Bobby Okereke |
Carter Coughlin | |
RILB | Micah McFadden |
Cam Brown | |
ROLB | Kayvon Thibodeaux |
LCB | Adoree' Jackson |
Tre Hawkins III | |
SS | Jason Pinnock |
Dane Belton | |
RCB | Deonte Banks |
NB | Darnay Holmes |
Cor'Dale Flott |
LS | Casey Kreiter |
K | Graham Gano |
P | Jamie Gillan |
The New York Giants selected the running back out of Oklahoma, Eric Gray, in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. Grey was an intriguing prospect after an impressive 2022 where he dropped 1595 yards from scrimmage, scored 11 touchdowns, and averaged an impressive 5.6 yards per carry in the Big 12. At 5'9" and 207 pounds, Gray showcases impressive elusiveness in the open field, utilizing a string of cuts and changes in speed to force missed tackles. He also possesses excellent hands in the...