Kaleb Johnson was invited to his preference, and his answer talks about what the NFL loves from her game.
In a clutch situation on the day of the match, the former Iowa star, the Iowa ball carrier, would get more joy in using his physique to beat the opposing defense or his legs to leave potential framing in his wake.
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“It depends whether I have a way or not,” said Johnson 6 feet 2 inches and 225 pounds with a smile. “If they are on my way, I send them back. But if I have the chance to break and I can use my speed, I will do that.”
With a combination of vision, patience and tenacity, Johnson is the headliner in the list of our five favorite ball carrier perspectives that correspond to the New York Giants In the draft of the NFL 2025. Team Brass has done a lot of homework in what the League thinks is a deep class in this position, so it would not be a surprise if Big Blue adds one in the draft this year.
Johnson spent Wednesday inside the Giants’ installations during a “30” visit, and he caught up with a familiar face: Ladell Betts, who joined the staff of Brian Daboll coaches this offseason as a half -back coach after having served it – you guessed it – Iowa, where he was Johnson post coach.
Johnson rushed over more than 1,500 yards and 21 affected, leading the Big 10 in the two categories. He also showed a great safety of the balls with zero escaped in 240 races. He had 21 races of 20 yards or more last season, the second most of the country.
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Admittedly, he thought it was a little bizarre when, by meeting the giants with the combine harvester, he entered their suite Lucas Oil Stadium and found himself face to face with Betts.
“I got a very, very good atmosphere from them,” said Johnson.
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Ny Giants Depth Chart: Running Back
Which is new: None
Who left: None
What they still need: The giants saw a lot to love from Tracy last season. There is room for another back to complete Tracy, or for Tracy to be completed.
How they pile up: Tyrone Tracy, Devin Singletary, Eric Gray, Turbo Miller
Here are four others of our favorite draft RB perspectives
October 19, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, United States; Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Kyle Monangai balloon carrier (5) \ transports the ball against the UCLA Bruins during the second half at the Shi stadium. Compulsory credit: Images by Vincent Carchietta-Imagn
Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma state: At 6 feet 1 inch and 226 pounds, Gordon is a physical back that led the nation two seasons with 1,732 yards with 21 affected and 330 additional yards and a touchdown. He will visit the giants, and they will probably dig his arrest suspected of Dui last summer. He is size and construction to set the tone – think of Derrick Henry, which is obvious. It is not a comparison of players, styles, and it is something that the giants could add to their rear field.
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Quinkh Judkins, Ohio State: Judkins was part of a committee for the national champion Buckeyes, on 6 feet and 221 pounds as a racing style similar to Joe Mixon and Kareem Hunt. It has good size and has the explosiveness of elite in a set of skills that would throw themselves very well with what the giants want their backs. It will be interesting to see where he lands day 2 and if Team Brass likes him enough to jump.
Damien Martinez, Miami: Huge production at the Oregon State, then with the Hurricanes after the transfer before the season. He led Miami with 1,002 yards on the ground and 10 affected, ending his university career with 3,169 yards on the ground and 26 scores, 14 games of 100 yards and 32 receptions for 391 yards. Martinez is listed at 6 feet and 217 pounds, he plays even larger and would be an intriguing complement to Tyrone Tracy.
Kyle Monangai, Rutgers: The former Don Bosco star rushed over more than 1,200 yards each of the last two seasons for the Scarlet knights. Ahmad Bradshaw serious vibes for giant fans. Its dashboard of 4.60 40 yards with the towel harvester could be used by detractors to show that it is not a blazer, but it is not the game of Monangai. It is not slow by any section, so for a team that could try to fly the 5 feet 9 inches and 220 pounds on day 3, it was a welcome show.
This article originally appeared on Northjersey.com: 2025 NFL Draft: Meet our favorite ball carrier adjustments for New York giants
