The New York Giants got the ball rolling on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft by bolstering the backfield.
The Giants left Day 1 of the draft with Penn State star Abdul Carter and then traded back into the first round later to land Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart. On Day 2, with their only selection, New York opted to take Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander.
Kicking off their four selections on Day 3, general manager Joe Schoen added another high-octane personality to the backfield, selecting Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo with the No. 105 pick.
Here's what the NFL draft scouting reports said about Skattebo ahead of the draft:
Cam Skattebo scouting report
Dane Brugler, The Athletic (draft guide):
Brugler: "Overall, Skattebo is a thickly built, compact runner who is more quick than explosive, but he competes with tremendous resolve and understands how to rely on his pad level and contact balance to get the most out of every carry. He is a draftable option for a team looking to upgrade its backfield physicality."
Zierlein: "Carnage creator with a compact frame and elite contact balance. Skattebo can break through second-level tacklers and careen off of bodies for extended yards after contact. He reads his blocks quickly and is more elusive in the early stages of the run than he’s probably given credit for. He lacks top-end speed and will have to contend with bigger, better tacklers on the next level. Skattebo’s effectiveness as a receiver out of the backfield should add to his draft value. His physicality and edge should bode well for him as a complementary back with three-down value who is capable of helping an offense wear down the defense."
Parson: "Skattebo is a tough, gritty and physical runner. He projects in the NFL as a rotational RB with an incredible motor and a desire to continue moving forward. His value as a receiver and blocker will ensure he sees the field. Athletic testing will be major for him during the draft process, but I'd want him in my RB committee."
PFF: "Skattebo plays the game in a manner that is easy to love: with a massive chip on his shoulder. NFL teams will gravitate toward his mentality, balance, tackle-breaking ability and after-contact consistency. He has the physical makeup of a three-down back."
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