Smart. Tough. Dependable.
When general manager Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll took over in 2022, those three words were adopted as the team's motto. The two decision-makers said they wanted people in the organization that exhibited those traits, and over the last three years, they have added many players that fit the bill.
Perhaps none more so than fourth-round pick Cam Skattebo, especially when it comes to the second attribute.
"One of our favorite players in the draft," general manager Joe Schoen said at the end of Day 3 of the draft. "Just the way he plays, the mentality he plays with, the toughness, the competitiveness, the grit."
Daboll, sitting next to Schoen, then added: "He's a 220-pound back who runs with power, toughness and has the type of personality that I think Joe did a great job of, along with the scouts, bringing in guys that have a lot of toughness."
Skattebo was one of the most exciting players in all of college football last season. He finished the season with 1,711 yards on the ground and an additional 605 yards through the air to go with 24 total touchdowns. The young back became the first player since Christian McCaffrey in 2015 to total 1,500+ rushing yards and 500+ receiving yards in a season and ranked second in the nation in both rushing yards and total yards from scrimmage (trailing only Boise State's Ashton Jeanty).
He also trailed only Jeanty in missed tackles forced on runs with 102, according to Pro Football Focus, which helped him earn first-team All-American honors and finish fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting.
"Physical, downhill, get to the end zone back. I love to score touchdowns. That's what I do," Skattebo said when asked to describe his play style.
When asked where this mentality came from, the young back credited his family for helping him adopt this mindset.
"Just growing up in a hard background and with an older brother that picked on me a little bit when I was younger," Skattebo said. "He set me up for success, and my dad also being hard on me as a kid, understanding where I could take this football stuff in life, and he preached on me every day about it, and it's now coming to light."
In his final game with the Sun Devils, Skattebo was named the Peach Bowl Offensive MVP, even though Arizona State lost in double overtime to Texas in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal. He earned this honor due to his incredible performance that included 30 carries for 143 yards and two touchdowns along with eight catches for an additional 99 yards.
The do-it-all running back, who even registered eight punts for 338 yards (42.3 avg.) during his junior campaign back in 2023, also threw a 42-yard touchdown pass in the CFP loss to Texas.
"He plays with great contact balance," his new head coach told the media after the draft. "He's tough as nails. You can use him a variety of ways. Pass game, he can catch, he can run routes, he can throw the ball, as you've seen on one of those, and he's got very good vision and quick feet."
Now Skattebo enters a Giants backfield led by second-year back Tyrone Tracy Jr., who is coming off a promising rookie campaign himself. Last year's fifth-round pick finished second among rookie running backs with 839 rushing yards and 1,123 total yards from scrimmage.
Both running backs excel in the passing game. However, there are some notable differences in the running style of Tracy and Skattebo. While the former relies more on his speed, elusiveness and athleticism to force missed tackles, the latter takes the more physical approach of trying to run over opposing defenders, something he believes helps motivate the guys around him.
"Physicality is definitely contagious," Skattebo said after being drafted. "If someone gets ran over, it hypes the other guys up and it gets them going. I'm going to continue to bring that and hopefully it feeds off on to my teammates."
Tracy and Skattebo are joined in the running back room by veteran Devin Singletary, 25-year-old Eric Gray, and second-year back Dante "Turbo" Miller, the latter of whom spent the 2024 season on the team's practice squad. With the level of talent in the room, it remains to be seen how carries will be split up between all of the backs.
While the rookie is likely to see touches in his first NFL season, one route he could possibly take to get on the field even more would be on special teams, a role the 23-year-old would be happy to embrace.
"I did play some special teams, something I can do, something I will do in the league, and something I'm going to take very prideful in what I do because that can lead to a long career," he told reporters on draft weekend. "I'm excited to, like I said, play any role that they give me, and it's going to be fun."
It was clear the Giants put an emphasis on adding a certain type of player in this year's draft, something the team's new running back exemplifies to a T.
"Toughness all the way through the draft was something that we have talked about, both mental and physical," Daboll said. "I think Skattebo has got both."
View photos of the collegiate careers of every member of the New York Giants' 2025 Draft Class.
Round 1, Pick 3 - Abdul Carter, LB, Penn State
Round 1, Pick 25 - Jaxson Dart, QB, Mississippi
Round 3, Pick 65 - Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
Round 4, Pick 105 - Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
Round 5, Pick 154 - Marcus Mbow, OL, Purdue
Round 7, Pick 219 - Thomas Fidone II, TE, Nebraska
Round 7, Pick 246 - Korie Black, CB, Oklahoma State
Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt (2) is sacked by Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) during the Fiesta Bowl College Football Playoff game against Boise State, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) gestures after a play during first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Notre Dame, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) sacks Notre Dame quarterback Steve Angeli (18) during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter sacks SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) prepares to sack Maryland quarterback MJ Morris, left, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) sacks Maryland quarterback MJ Morris (7) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter celebrates after sacking Maryland quarterback MJ Morris during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking Ohio State quarterback Will Howard during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) sacks Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking Ohio State quarterback Will Howard during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a tackle against UCLA during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a win against UCLA during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) rushes past Illinois offensive lineman J.C. Davis (74) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) pressures Bowling Green quarterback Connor Bazelak (7) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) blocks a pass by Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a tackle against Illinois during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after a tackle against Kent State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws as offensive lineman Quincy McGee (67) blocks Georgia defensive lineman Tramel Walthour (90) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass against Vanderbilt during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Mississippi won 38-35. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) passes the ball against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) carries the ball in for a touchdown against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill )
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart looks to pass the ball against Mississippi State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass to running back Rashad Amos (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass during the first quarter of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is pressured by South Carolina defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass past Troy linebacker Carlton Martial (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) plays against Vanderbilt during an NCAA college football game against Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi won 52-28. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
National team defensive lineman Darius Alexander of Toledo (9) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team defensive lineman Darius Alexander of Toledo (9) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander (9) smiles during the second half of the GameAbove Sports Bowl NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
National team defensive lineman Darius Alexander of Toledo (9) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander (9) runs back an interception for a touchdown against Pittsburgh during the second half of the GameAbove Sports Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Detroit. Toledo defeated Pittsburgh in overtime 48-46. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
National team defensive lineman Darius Alexander (9), of Toledo, takes the field before the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Toledo defensive tackles Cavon Butler, left, and Darius Alexander, front right, hug after the GameAbove Sports Bowl NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander, bottom right, sacks Pittsburgh quarterback David Lynch (16) during the first half of the GameAbove Sports Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander waits to be measured at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) runs with the ball against BYU safety Ethan Slade (26) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won 28-23. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Samantha Chow)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Samantha Chow)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) runs the ball for a first down in the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Iowa State, in Arlington, Texas, Saturday Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) sprints to the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Iowa State, in Arlington, Texas, Saturday Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Arizona State wide receiver Xavier Guillory (1) celebrates with running back Cam Skattebo (4) after catching a touchdown pass as Iowa State defensive back Myles Purchase (5) looks on in the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Arlington, Texas, Saturday Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) celebrates his touchdown run as offensive lineman Kyle Scott (77) and others look on in the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Iowa State, in Arlington, Texas, Saturday Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) runs during the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Iowa State, in Arlington, Texas, Saturday Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Josh McSwain)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) against Mississippi State in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) runs the ball in the first half during an NCAA football game against Wyoming on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) makes the catch against Texas defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) during the second half in the quarterfinals of a College Football Playoff game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Atlanta. Texas won 39-31 in two overtime periods. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) runs the ball against Mississippi State in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) makes Kansas safety Taylor Davis (27) miss during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) reacts after defeating Utah during an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona State Sun Devils running back Cam Skattebo (4) pumps up the crowd before their game against the Kansas Jayhawks during a NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Arizona State's Cam Skattebo breaks a tackle by Cincinnati's Josh Minkins on a touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) breaks away from BYU cornerback Kevin Doe on a touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won 28-23. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) celebrates a touchdown against BYU with wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) and offensive lineman Kyle Scott (77) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won 28-23. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) celebrates a touchdown run against BYU with offensive lineman Max Iheanachor (58) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona State Sun Devils running back Cam Skattebo (4) against the Kansas Jayhawks during a NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
National team offensive lineman Marcus Mbow (63), of Purdue, during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team offensive lineman Marcus Mbow of Purdue (63) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team offensive lineman Marcus Mbow of Purdue (63) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team offensive lineman Marcus Mbow of Purdue (63) during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Purdue's Marcus Mbow holds a chain as he celebrates after Purdue defeated Indiana in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Marcus Mbow of Purdue Football of the Purdue Boilermakers Football team is seen on Nov. 2nd, 2024 at Ross-Ade Stadium during a game against the Northwestern University Wildcats in West Lafayette, Ind.
Marcus Mbow is seen at the Purdue Football game versus Northwestern on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024.
Purdue offensive lineman Marcus Mbow runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Marcus Mbow of the Purdue Boilermaker Football Teamis seen on July 26th during a photoshoot at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.
Purdue offensive lineman Marcus Mbow runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Marcus Mbow of the Purdue Boilermaker Football Teamis seen on July 26th during a photoshoot at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.
Purdue offensive lineman Marcus Mbow runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Marcus Mbow of the Purdue Boilermakers Football team is seen on July 25th, 2024 during photoshoot at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.
Purdue offensive lineman Marcus Mbow runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Marcus Mbow of the Purdue Boilermakers Football team is seen on July 25th, 2024 during photoshoot at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.
Purdue offensive lineman Marcus Mbow runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue offensive lineman Marcus Mbow runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Marcus Mbow of the Purdue Boilermakers Football team is seen on July 25th, 2024 during photoshoot at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.
Purdue offensive lineman Marcus Mbow runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue offensive lineman Marcus Mbow runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II leaps to avoid being tackled by Wisconsin's Jason Maitre (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II, center, celebrates a touchdown against Northern Illinois' Jashon Prophete, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II catches a pass as Illinois defensive back Miles Scott trips him up during an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II, second left, runs in a touchdown against Northern Illinois' Jashon Prophete, left, and Nate Valcarcel during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II, right, scores a touchdown against Louisiana Tech's Myles Heard during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II catches a pass from quarterback Heinrich Haarberg during an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II balances himself after avoiding a tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
American team tight end Thomas Fidone II of Nebraska (85) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II avoids being tackled by Wisconsin's Jason Maitre (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
American team tight end Thomas Fidone II of Nebraska (85) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II (24) is tackled by Purdue linebacker Winston Berglund (20) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Iowa defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett (49) plays against Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. Iowa defeated Nebraska 13-10. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II (24) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black (4) lines up during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black (4) is congratulated by his teammates after recovering a muffed punt in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman)
Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black (4) breaks up a pass intended for Miami wide receiver Mark Pope, left, during the second half of the Cheez-it Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black during an NCAA college football practice, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black (2) watches Arizona State wide receiver Andre Johnson (82) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black, left, tackles Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter after he hauled in a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black (4) breaks up a pass intended for Miami wide receiver Mark Pope (6) during the second half of the Cheez-it Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black (4) knocks the ball away from Notre Dame wide receiver Braden Lenzy (0) during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oklahoma State defenders Korie Black (2) and Xavier Benson (1) bring down Baylor wide receiver Tripp Mitchell (16) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
