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Cam Skattebo is making a resounding impact in his early days with the New York Giants, contrasting sharply with the downward trajectory of fellow college standout Jaxson Dart.
The Arizona State alumni shaping into a statement of intent as the former Sun Devils running back has quickly become one of the standout performers at Giants training camp as per NFL Rookie Watch.
His dual-threat ability, combining downhill power with receiving versatility, has given the side’s head coach, Brian Daboll, more than enough reason to keep him heavily involved in drills.
“Handing it to them, tossing it to them, throwing them a screen,” Daboll said, outlining what he looks for. “And then how are his hands?
“Can you use him in the passing game? He’s got good hands, he’s got soft hands.”
The praise means he could instantly find himself involved with the Giants on the field when the 2025/26 NFL season begins, taking some pressure away from Malik Nabers in the receivers corps.
It would also protect Russell Wilson, the team’s 36-year-old veteran quarterback, by ensuring he doesn’t have to do any running as he hands the ball off to his 23-year-old colleague.
Wilson is why Jaxson Dart won’t be beginning the campaign as the starting QB, with the one-time Super Bowl winner joining on a one-year deal. He produced 2,482 passing yards for 16 touchdowns for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2023/24, allowing five interceptions.
Why is Cam Skattebo so highly rated?
His presence, according to NFL Rookie Watch, has already “infected” the Giants locker room and is contributing to a shift in team culture-a rare feat for a rookie just months removed from college competition.
This shouldn’t actually be news to anyone who tracked his impressive run in AZ, where he played a pivotal role in a season that exceeded all expectations as the team reached the Big 12 Championship game against unlikely odds.
Skattebo‘s defining moment came against Texas in a high-stakes postseason clash where, despite ASU falling 39-31 in double overtime, the running back posted a staggering 282 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns.
He is the first running back since Christian McCaffrey (2015) to tally over 1500 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards in a single season, demonstrating his immense quality on the football field.
He also added 45 receptions for 605 yards and three receiving touchdowns, earning First-Team All-American and First-Team All-Big 12 honors, accolades to back up his supreme talent.
“Skatt is special. You’re gonna miss some of those plays, obviously,” his Sun Devils offensive coordinator, Marcus Arroyo, said in a huge vote of confidence as he heads to the NFL.
His college chemistry with his quarterback also proved a deep football IQ that has clearly carried over into Giants camp, as he has already been praised for advanced route-running and pass-catching during drills.
“He runs tough,” Brian Burns, Giants’ edge rusher, said. “He runs behind his pads…
“I like that he got that edge to him and I feel like he’s (going to) be about what he says.”
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