The New York Giants selected running back Eric Gray in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. With Saquon Barkley’s contract situation still unresolved, there is uncertainty regarding the superstar’s future with the team. Though he is on the franchise tag and expected to play for the Giants in 2023, Barkley’s long-term future is still uncertain.
With Gray added to the mix, New York’s running back room has improved depth. Gray has the potential to carve out a big role in the Giants’ offense in 2023 as the team’s RB2.
Why Eric Gray could have a big role with the Giants
The Giants selected Gray in the fifth round of the draft despite his fourth-round draft projection by Lance Zierlein of NFL.