Undrafted rookie Travis Rudolph needed something eye-opening to enhance his chances to stick on the Giants’ roster. He delivered late in the second quarter of Saturday night’s 32-31 preseason victory over the Jets.
Rudolph leaped high in the air to reach a sailing pass from Josh Johnson, taking the ball away from cornerback Darryl Roberts. Not only did Rudolph make the catch, but he also stayed on his feet and scooted for a 57-yard gain. It was the longest play of the preseason for the Giants, and it had to help Rudolph overcome the odds and move closer to the final roster.