Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson had a pair of visits this week, with more to come
On Wednesday and Thursday, Kaleb Johnson had visits with the New York Giants and Cincinnati, respectively, in preparation for the 2025 NFL Draft. The Big Ten Running Back of the Year and consensus All-American will assuredly have more “top-30” visits in the coming week.
The Giants have made it no secret that they are entertaining the idea of a big-ticket running back during the draft as a possible upgrade from starter Tyrone Tracy and Devin Singletary. New York won’t likely spend their No. 3 overall pick on a running back, but they do pick again at No.34. Projected as an early Day 2 pick, he should still be on the board when the Giants select second in Round 2.
Cincinnati has rapidly become a wildcard in the draft by way of dipping their toes in the pool with visits from TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins (OSU) in addition to welcoming in Johnson on Thursday. The Bengals own the 49th overall pick (coming in Round 2) and Johnson will likely be off the board, barring a trade-up scenario for Cincinnati.
Johnson rushed for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns at Iowa in 2024 alone and has rapidly become a hot name to watch in an already talented draft class. He’s hoping to take his electric running style and stellar pass protection to a starting role in the league.
Author: Sam Schneider (@BuyAndSellYou)
New York Giants rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. ...
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The UNC RB wraps up back-to-back visits with Pittsburgh and New York
Running back and projected first-round pick Omarion Hampton visited with the Giants on Thursday, one day after he met with the Steelers in Pittsburgh. New York is unlikely to spend the No. 3 overall pick on Hampton, but they pick again at No. 34. If the running back is still on the board, they’d consider him a steal at that point. A trade-up to re-enter Round 1 is a possibility if the Giants think that highly of him and would be tempted by the fifth-year option that accompanies first-round talent. The team is doing its homework on running backs, possibly for an upgrade from Tyrone Tracy.
He spent time with the Steelers on Wednesday, and Pittsburgh currently holds the 21st-overall selection. They added Kenneth Gainwell (PHI) and Evan Hull (IND) in free agency, but there are questions as to whether Jaylen Warren can carry the full workload on a run-first team.
Hampton is coming off a three-year career at UNC, where he racked up 3,565 yards on the ground and 73 catches for an additional 635 yards through the air. Hampton found his way into the endzone a whopping 40 times over those seasons and was a two-time All-American.
Author: Sam Schneider (@BuyAndSellYou)
The New York Giants are currently doing their homework on running backs on this year’s draft class which would mean bad news for Tyrone Tracy Jr.
If you are currently rostering running back Tyrone Tracy now is a good time to sell your shares. There are reports of the New York Giants doing their homework on this year’s running back class. Tracy was a 5th round pick in last year’s draft. He did have decent numbers while putting up 839 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns on the ground. He also contributed to the receiving game as well having 38 catches for 284 yards and one score.
With the Giants doing their due diligence now is the best time to get out on Tracy. In dynasty he could very well be left behind, since he doesn’t have the draft capital from the previous year. Quinshon Judkins, Ollie Gordon, and Kaleb Johnson made the Giants Top 30 visits. Each one of these running backs spells trouble for Tracy.
Fantasy gamers run the risk of sweating through the Giants selecting a running back in the NFL Draft. The best route to take is to sell now before it is too late.
Author: Jake Lewis (@Lewylewis5)
Rookie wide receiver gains 68 scoreless yards in loss
The Giants lost to the Falcons 34-7 Sunday and are on their way to the number one pick in the NFL Draft. Drew Lock was the starting QB in this one, and threw two pick-sixes to the Falcons defense. Lock did throw a TD pass to his own running back, Tyrone Tracy Jr., who had a nice toe-tap catch in the back of the end zone. Tracy ended the day with 11 touches for 69 total yards and the TD.
Malik Nabers was the target leader for the Giants with 14 looks, but caught only seven for 68 yards and no TD. Wan’Dale Robinson saw 12 targets, but caught only seven for 62 scoreless yards. It’s hard to see the upside in the Giants’ offense with Drew Lock or Tommy DeVito under center, save for Nabers as a PPR flex play.
– Joel Ybarra, @metaffb
Malik Nabers centerpiece of limited New York offense
The Giants need a quarterback and are in pole position for the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. They face a Falcons defense that gives up the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers. Malik Nabers is the only pass catcher fantasy mangers will be considering playing in the fantasy playoffs. He holds a 40.2-percent Target Share over the last three games. He’s hard to bench with that kind of volume, especially in PPR leagues. The drawback is the Giants are expected to start Drew Lock, but Lock targeted Nabers 13 and 10 times, respectively, in his two starts (Weeks 13 and 14). If the rookie receiver can somehow manage a touchdown in the Giants’ offense, he is a smash start.
Tyrone Tracy has gotten volume that matters – 52 looks in the last three – but he is also a touchdown-dependent play. The Falcons are the 10th-toughest matchup for opposing running backs and Tracy is dealing with an ankle injury that may hold him out of Sunday’s game. If the rookie RB can’t go, Devin Singletary would be in line for increased usage, but is not a week-winning play in the fantasy playoffs.
– Joel Ybarra, @metaffb
Rookie wide receiver an elite target earner despite Giants woes
The Giants were trounced by the Ravens 35-14 Sunday. Malik Nabers was the lone standout for the G-men, earning 14 targets and catching 10 for 82 yards and a touchdown. With a 6.2 ADOT in this one and Tommy DeVito/Tim Boyle throwing Nabers the ball, he is not racking up gawdy yardage. The rookie is a solid PPR play, however. Scoring his first touchdown since Week 3 helps, but the Giants cannot be expected to be productive in that department. They have not topped 20 points in their last five contests. None of the other pass catchers is producing at a startable level for fantasy. None recorded more than four catches or 40 yards versus the Ravens.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary split the backfield work in this one, Tracy carrying the ball 10 times to Singletary’s eight. Tracy was targeted four times to Singletary’s three, but the rookie caught just one pass while Singletary caught all three. Neither back topped 50 yards from scrimmage, Singletary scoring the lone rushing TD in the second quarter. Nabers is safe as a PPR play, but the whole Giants offensive unit will continue to struggle with the question marks at quarterback.
– Joel Ybarra, @metaffb
