The New York Giants have a young running back in their arsenal that is quickly ascending as the team’s leading punt returner. Rookie running back Eric Gray, the team’s fifth-round draft pick out of Oklahoma, was recently listed as the first-team punt returner on New York’s first unofficial depth chart as training camp wraps up.
An exciting rookie talent in the backfield
Gray played a total of four seasons in college, the first two with Tennessee before transferring to Oklahoma. In 2022 as the Sooners’ primary running back, Gray rushed for 1,366 yards, averaging 6.