Tyrone Tracy Jr. Explained
Tyrone Tracy Jr. |
Currentteam: | New York Giants |
Number: | 29 |
Position: | Running back |
Birth Date: | 23 November 1999 |
Birth Place: | Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
Height Ft: | 5 |
Height In: | 11 |
Weight Lb: | 209 |
College: | Iowa (2019–2021) Purdue (2022–2023) |
Draftyear: | 2024 |
Draftround: | 5 |
Draftpick: | 166 |
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Status: | Active |
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Pfr: | T/TracTy00 |
Tyrone Tracy Jr. (born November 23, 1999) is an American professional football running back for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes and Purdue Boilermakers.
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
Tracy was drafted by the New York Giants in the 5th round (166th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.[16]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Horner . Scott . 2024 NFL Draft profile: Purdue football and Decatur Central running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. . IndyStar . 26 February 2024 . 1 March 2024.
- Web site: Morehouse . Marc . April 29, 2017 . Indianapolis wide receiver commits to Iowa . 1 March 2024 . The Gazette.
- Web site: Neddenriep . Kyle . Recruiting notes: Tracy commits to Big Ten program . IndyStar . 1 May 2017 . 1 March 2024.
- Web site: Purdue football RB Tyrone Tracy chases NFL dream starting at Hula Bowl . IndyStar . 11 January 2024 . 1 March 2024.
- Web site: Peterson . Chloe . Iowa football wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. enters transfer portal . The Daily Iowan . 7 December 2021 . 1 March 2024.
- Web site: Steppe . John . December 7, 2021 . Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. enters transfer portal . 1 March 2024 . The Gazette.
- Web site: Batterson . Steve . December 7, 2021 . Hawkeyes' Tracy enters transfer portal . 1 March 2024 . Quad City-Times.
- Web site: Howe . Rob . 2021-12-07 . Tyrone Tracy Jr. Enters Transfer Portal . 2024-06-05 . Sports Illustrated . en.
- Web site: Steppe . John . August 1, 2022 . Ex-Iowa wide receivers Charlie Jones, Tyrone Tracy Jr. seek opportunity to ‘showcase’ skills in pass-heavy Purdue offense . 1 March 2024 . The Gazette.
- Web site: Peterson . Chloe . Former Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. commits to Purdue . The Daily Iowan . 15 December 2021 . 1 March 2024.
- Web site: Al-Khateeb . Zac . Purdue's Tyrone Tracy Jr. scores 98-yard kickoff return touchdown for Boilermakers . The Journal & Courier . 1 March 2024.
- Web site: King . Sam . Purdue football's versatile Tyrone Tracy moves to running back . Journal & Courier . 31 March 2023 . 1 March 2024.
- Web site: Johnson . Jeff . At Purdue, a new position for former Hawkeye Tyrone Tracy Jr. . The Gazette . 1 March 2024.
- Web site: Tyrone Tracy Jr. 2023 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 1 March 2024.
- Web site: Studdard . Deja . December 17, 2023 . Purdue football player, Tyrone Tracy Jr., declares 2024 NFL Draft . 1 March 2024 . Fox59.
- Web site: Traina . Patricia . 2024-05-05 . Bowled Over! Giants RB Tyrone Tracy, Jr on His Position Switch, His Family's Love of Bowling and More . 2024-06-05 . SI.com . en-US.