The New York Giants have an exciting rookie RB in Eric Gray who they drafted in the fifth round of this year’s draft. Gray is aiming to contribute as a backup running back this season but is currently in a position to start elsewhere on the field. Listed as the first-team kick returner on the unofficial depth chart, Gray has an opportunity to develop on special teams and position himself as the complementary runner in the backfield alongside Saquon Barkley.
Eric Gray opens the preseason as the Giants’ kick returner
While Gary Brightwell was listed as the starting kick returner on the team’s first unofficial depth chart, an injury is keeping the third-year rusher sidelined, paving the way for Gray to take over as the primary kick and punt return specialist.