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 taken a lot of heat for the way he has handled personnel in his three seasons here, but he needs to be patted 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 at tight end in Theo Johnson and a future special teams leader in linebacker Darius Muasau.
But the prize of this draft could be their fifth-round running back, Tyrone Tracy Jr., who was recently quoted by ESPN's Jordan Reid as a late-rounder who has performed above average this season.
It's rare for fifth-round rookies to fill a key role, but Tracy has done just that with 545 rushing yards and three touchdowns this season. A former receiver turned running back at Iowa and Purdue, Tracy has demonstrated her versatility as a runner and pass catcher.
He was slated to be Devin Singletary's backup, but his role has increased further after breaking out with 129 rushing yards in Week 6. Tracy, who went No. 166 in the draft, is one of the few bright spots in New York's offense.
Tracy didn't feel the full impact of Saquon Barkley's loss to the rival Philadelphia Eagles last offseason, but it certainly helped.
His mistake, which cost the Giants dearly in their recent loss to the Carolina Panthers in Germany, showed what kind of person he is. Tracy has admitted the mistake and is moving on.
The Giants hope Tracy continues to develop into the player they need.
