Tyrone Tracy Jr. of Giants mentioned a late-round pick that is performing better

If there is a bright spot in this otherwise disappointing season for the New York Giants, it is their recent draft class.

General manager Joe Schoen has gotten a lot of attention for the way he handled personnel in his three seasons here, but we have to give him a pat on the back for his recent performance at the draft table.

The Giants added a top wide receiver in Malik Nabers, talented and productive defensive backs in Tyler Nubin and Andru Phillips, a potential star tight end in Theo Johnson, and a future special teams leader in linebacker Darius Muasau.

But the prize of this draft could well be their fifth-round running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. could be, who was recently cited by ESPN’s Jordan Reid as a late-rounder who has overachieved this season.

It’s rare for fifth-round rookies to play a pivotal role, but Tracy has done just that this season with 545 rushing yards and three touchdowns. A former receiver, running back at Iowa and Purdue, Tracy’s versatility is evident as a runner and pass catcher.

He was slated as a backup to Devin Singletary, but his role has continued to increase after breaking out in Week 6 with 129 rushing yards. Tracy, who was picked No. 166 in the draft, is one of the few bright spots among New York’s yards. offence.

Tracy didn’t take the full sting out of losing Saquon Barkley to the rival Philadelphia Eagles last season, but he certainly helped.

His fumble that cost the Giants dearly in their recent loss to the Carolina Panthers in Germany highlighted the type of person he is. Tracy admitted the mistake and moves on.

The Giants hope Tracy continues to develop into the player they need.