Tyrone Tracy Jr.

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Tyrone Tracy Jr.
No. 29 – New York Giants
Position: Running back/Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1999-11-23) November 23, 1999 (age 24)
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:209 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school: Decatur Central (Indianapolis, Indiana)
College: Iowa (2019–2021)
Purdue (2022–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / Round: 5 / Pick: 166
Career history
Roster status:Unsigned draft pick

Tyrone Tracy Jr. (born November 23, 1999) is an American football running back and wide receiver for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes and Purdue Boilermakers.

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Early life and high school

Tracy attended high school at Decatur Central. In his senior season, he rushed for 1,412 yards and 13 touchdowns while also catching 54 passes for 1,132 yards and 16 Touchdowns. [1] Coming out of high school, Tracy was rated as a three-star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes. [2] [3]

College career

Iowa

During the 2019 season, Tracy notched 36 receptions for 589 yards and three touchdowns, while also adding one on the ground. [4] During the covid shortened 2020 season, Tracy hauled in 14 receptions for 154 yards, and a touchdown. [5] In the 2021 season, Tracy notched 15 receptions for 106 yards and a touchdown. [6] After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Tracy decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal. [7] [8]

Purdue

Tracy decided to transfer to play for the Purdue Boilermakers. [9] [10] In the 2022 season, Tracy rushed 17 times for 138 yards while also adding 28 receptions for 198 yards. [11] Heading into the 2023 season, Tracy decided to transition from a wide receiver to play running back for Purdue. [12] In week five of the 2023 season, Tracy rushed 21 times for 112 yards and a touchdown in a win against Illinois. [13] In the 2023 season, Tracy would rush for 716 yards and eight touchdowns on 113 carries, while also making 19 catches for 132 yards. [14] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Tracy decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft. [15]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+1⁄8 in
(1.81 m)		209 lb
(95 kg)		31+3⁄4 in
(0.81 m)		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.48 s1.53 s2.62 s4.06 s6.81 s40.0 in
(1.02 m)		10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		20 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [16] [17]

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References

  1. ↑ Horner, Scott (26 February 2024). "2024 NFL Draft profile: Purdue football and Decatur Central running back Tyrone Tracy Jr". IndyStar. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  2. ↑ Morehouse, Marc. "Indianapolis wide receiver commits to Iowa". The Gazette. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  3. ↑ Neddenriep, Kyle (1 May 2017). "Recruiting notes: Tracy commits to Big Ten program". IndyStar. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  4. ↑ "Purdue football RB Tyrone Tracy chases NFL dream starting at Hula Bowl". IndyStar. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  5. ↑ Peterson, Chloe (7 December 2021). "Iowa football wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. enters transfer portal". The Daily Iowan. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  6. ↑ Steppe, John. "Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. enters transfer portal". The Gazette. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  7. ↑ Batterson, Steve. "Hawkeyes' Tracy enters transfer portal". Quad City-Times. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  8. ↑ "Tyrone Tracy Jr. Enters Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  9. ↑ Steppe, John. "Ex-Iowa wide receivers Charlie Jones, Tyrone Tracy Jr. seek opportunity to 'showcase' skills in pass-heavy Purdue offense". The Gazette. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  10. ↑ Peterson, Chloe (15 December 2021). "Former Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. commits to Purdue". The Daily Iowan. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  11. ↑ Al-Khateeb, Zac. "Purdue's Tyrone Tracy Jr. scores 98-yard kickoff return touchdown for Boilermakers". The Journal & Courier. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  12. ↑ King, Sam (31 March 2023). "Purdue football's versatile Tyrone Tracy moves to running back". Journal & Courier. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  13. ↑ Johnson, Jeff. "At Purdue, a new position for former Hawkeye Tyrone Tracy Jr". The Gazette. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  14. ↑ "Tyrone Tracy Jr. 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  15. ↑ Studdard, Deja. "Purdue football player, Tyrone Tracy Jr., declares 2024 NFL Draft". Fox59. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  16. ↑ "Tyrone Tracy Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  17. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Tyrone Tracy Jr. College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
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