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CBS News
26-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
From Rio Linda to New York: Cam Skattebo taken by Giants in 4th round of NFL Draft
One of the top football talents to come out of the Sacramento area in recent years is heading to the NFL. On Saturday, the New York Giants selected Cam Skattebo with the 105th pick in the 4th round of the NFL Draft. "Going to the Giants, baby!" an emotional Skattebo said after getting the call from his watch party. The Rio Linda native started his collegiate career with the Sacramento State Hornets, winning the Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Year accolade in after the 2022 season. Skattebo then entered the transfer portal in 2023 and joined Arizona State University. His 2024 campaign saw him recognized as first-team Associated Press All-American and first-team All-Big 12. NFL analysts projected that Skattebo would be a 4th round pick. It appears Skattebo stayed close with his former Hornet teammates after leaving Sacramento, with him calling offensive lineman Jackson Slater right after the Sac State standout was selected by the Titans in the 5th round Saturday.
USA Today
26-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
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 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."
