New York Giants draft Cameron Skattebo: 5 things to know about the running back
New York Giants draft Cameron Skattebo: 5 things to know about the running back
The New York Giants selected Arizona State running back Cameron Skattebo with the third pick in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft (105th overall) on Saturday afternoon in Green Bay.
Let's get this part out of the way before we continue. His name is pronounced SKAT-UH-BOO.
Here are five things to know about the latest addition to Big Blue:
He's a 'jack of all trades'
Skattebo is a player who can do many things. He began his college career at Sacramento State. In 2022 he was named the Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Year and First-Team All-Big Sky. Skattebo ranked eighth in the FCS with 1,373 rushing yards (196 carries, 7.0 yards per carry, and seven touchdowns), playing in all 13 games with 12 starts. He also caught 31 passes for 371 yards (a 12.0, average) with three receiving touchdowns.
He runs with 'downhill violence'
You have to see it to believe it. Skattebo is a throwback to the days of Larry Csonka, Norm Bulaich, and Sam 'the Bam' Cunningham. He's physical. If there's no room to run, he'll simply make some. A true battering ram that will help the Giants establish the run early and in short-yardage situations.
He's built like a fullback but runs like a halfback
Skattebo is a pile-pusher when he needs to be but can also run by people, whatever the occasion calls for. He checks in at 5-foot-9 and change and 220 pounds. If you're looking for a new fan favorite, this could be your guy.
He aced the predraft process
Skattebo participated at the NFL Combine in February and had a very strong showing. He did not do the 40-yard dash but did many of the other drills. He had the second-highest production score (93) among running backs at the combine and also ranked second overall in his position group.
Skattebo did run the 40 at his pro day, clocking in at 4.53 and 4.57 seconds. His speed isn't scaring anyone but ask anyone who's ever had to tackle him if that matters.
Pro comparisons
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein compares Skattebo to Pittsburgh's Jaylen Warren. Former NFL offensive lineman Brian Baldinger compares him to the Lions' David Montgomery, citing his ability to break tackles and maintain "contact balance."
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