The Giants may have found their return specialist at OTAs

Despite demonstrating obvious talent as a punt returner in college, Pimpleton was kept on the practice squad to develop last season. This year at OTAs, he looked like a new and improved player, making an impact as a receiver during team drills. He caught a touchdown reception on a pass from Tyrod Taylor and hauled in a deep, over-the-shoulder grab from Daniel Jones at OTA No. 5.

The Giants have put a bunch of players in the mix for their wide-open returner position. Jackson has taken reps as a returner again at OTAs, along with rookie WR Jalin Hyatt (who does not have any special team experience).

“We’ll put as many guys back there as we can to figure that one out,” head coach Brian Daboll told the New York Post when asked about the competition at punt return specialist.

New York has a competition brewing for the return specialist position. While Pimpleton may not stand out as a top receiver on the roster, his dynamic ability to break tackles and extensive history of returning punts in college could give him an opportunity to take the starting job.

Ultimately, it will be down to whether or not Pimpleton can expand his impact on Sundays. The Giants have a solid group in their receiver room. Pimpleton will need to prove that he can make plays on offense, too, if he wants to secure a spot on the final roster.