Giants Host Two Running Backs on 30 Visits

As the New York Giants look for their franchise quarterback, second star receiver, or blue-chip defender, a handful of under-the-radar needs will need to be addressed on Days 2 and 3.

One such need is at running back, where Tyrone Tracy Jr. had a standout rookie season. He’s earned the right to start next season, but the rest of the running back room isn’t impressing anyone. Veteran Devin Singletary doesn’t have to preclude a younger, cheaper upgrade, and plenty should be available in an incredibly deep class.

New York, it seems, is interested in adding a running back.

The Giants hosted potential Tracy complements on 30 visits in the weeks leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft.

According to Ryan Fowler, New York hosted Oklahoma State’s Ollie Gordon II, and Jordan Schultz reported that Ohio State’s Quinshon Judkins visited, too.

As things stand, Judkins is the safer bet to go on Day 2, which may be out of range for New York, who has more pressing needs on either side of the ball. He remains an enticing roll of the dice at 5-11, 221 with a sub-4.50-second 40-yard dash. As a powerful runner who can work between the tackles and leverage contact balance in the open field, he’s a decent fit next to Tracy.

Yet, Judkins’ intangible inconsistencies and lacking pass protection might set the team’s sights on another back, like Gordon. Gordon is expected to go later than Judkins and profiles more as a strict secondary back, taking the pressure off Tracy in the red zone and short-yardage situations.

He’s bigger than Judkins (228 pounds) but doesn’t offer the same level of speed, explosiveness, or open-field elusiveness as the Ohio State back.

While 30 visits aren’t necessarily an indication of interest as much as they are simply part of the information-gathering process, it probably isn’t a coincidence that New York is focusing on bigger backs.

Further, Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai was among the participants at the Giants’ local pro day. He too is decently powerful, and while his athletic testing was disappointing, his pass protection and footwork make him a viable Day 3 option. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the team dive into the market, especially late in the NFL Draft, opening the door for more running backs to visit the facility in the coming weeks.