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New York Giants UDFAs: Get to know Rushawn Baker, RB, Elon

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Can the New York native crack the roster?

The New York Giants showed obvious interest in the 2025 NFL Draft’s running back class.

They brought several of the top runners in for “30” visits and there was a definite theme. Each of the running backs brought in were physical, downhill runners and the team ultimately selected Cam Skattebo out of Arizona State — arguably the most physical back in the draft.

The Giants have also reportedly signed Elon running back Rushawn Baker as an undrafted free agent. He, too, fits the theme at just under 5-foot-11, 220 pounds and sporting a downhill running style.

Baker is a New York Native and a star around the Rochester area and was named first team All-State as a senior. His college career started at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania before transferring to Elon in North Carolina prior to the 2024 season.

Can the Western New York native stick with Big Blue?

What does he bring?​

Baker is an interesting prospect from an athletic standpoint. He sports a compact physique at 5-foot-10⅞ inches, 218 pounds, and is explosive in short areas. Baker posted a very good 1.52-second 10-yard split as well as a 38½-inch vertical leap, both of which line up with the good initial burst he shows on tape.

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On the field, Baker runs with solid vision and patience behind the line of scrimmage. He does a really good job of anticipating defenders and giving his offensive line time to establish their blocks. He has a powerful lower half and does a good job of dropping his pad level into contact around the line of scrimmage, as well as using quick feet to make subtle adjustments to his pathing.

Baker’s burst allows him to exploit quickly closing holes, while his strength and contact balance let him survive contact around the line of scrimmage. His ability to navigate the trash around the line of scrimmage could make him the type of back who can keep an offense on schedule.

While he was able to out-athlete his competition at the CAA, Baker is ultimately a one-cut downhill runner. He won’t be confused with a scatback or a burner at the NFL level, and he was rarely used as a receiver — though that might not mean he can’t catch, just that he wasn’t often asked to.

Can he stick?​

It seems unlikely that Baker will stick with the Giants’ 53-man roster. Tyrone Tracy is likely entrenched as the starter, with Devin Singletary likely sharing reps to keep both healthy and fresh while Cam Skattebo picks up the tough yardage.

The bigger question is whether Baker can do enough to to force Eric Gray or Dante Miller off the roster bubble.

The Giants might keep two backs on their practice squad, so Baker’s best bet is to show that he’s more dependable option than Gray. Baker’s game could strike a balance between Tracy’s elusiveness between the tackles and Skattebo’s ability to pick up the tough yards. Having a player who could spell either Tracy or Skattebo could appeal to the Giants — or make him a useful emergency option to keep around

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/5/...iants-udfas-get-to-know-rushawn-baker-rb-elon

 

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WR Gabe Davis released by Jaguars — should the New York Giants be interested?

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Brian Daboll got good production from Davis when they were together in Buffalo

The New York Giants have made it pretty clear this offseason that they are interested in creating competition for the final spots on their wide receiver depth chart.

The Giants did not draft a wide receiver, but six of their reported undrafted free agent signings have been wide receivers. They also signed veteran free agent wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey and Zach Pascal.

It also seems apparent they they are seeking a “type”, as most of the receivers they have added are bigger-bodied players.

With that in mind, an intriguing free agent option hit the market on Wednesday when the Jacksonville Jaguars released wide receiver Gabe Davis.

At 6-foot-2, 225 pounds, Davis fits the body type the Giants have apparently been seeking this offseason. He also has an obvious connection to Giants’ head coach Brian Daboll. Davis was a 2020 fourth-round pick by the Buffalo Bills, and caught 70 passes for 1,148 yards (16.4 yards per catch) and 13 touchdowns over his first two NFL seasons with Daboll as his offensive coordinator.

Davis signed a three-year, $39 million free agent contract with Jacksonville last offseason, including $24 million guaranteed. That clearly did not work out for the Jaguars. Davis caught just 20 passes and and was released with a post-June 1 cut designation. The Jaguars will take a $5.7 million dead cap hit after letting him go.

Davis, who is entering his age 26 season, has 183 regular-season receptions for an average of 16.2 yards per catch with 29 touchdowns.

The Giants clearly seem to be trying to add to their depth behind Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Wan’Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt.

Should they sign Davis?

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/5/...new-york-giants-be-interested-nfl-free-agency

 

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Shedeur Sanders knew he ‘didn’t hit it off’ with New York Giants coaches

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QB seems to have known before the draft that he wouldn’t land with the Giants

Once upon a time, Shedeur Sanders wore New York Giants-themed cleats before a game to indicate that was the NFL team he thought he would be drafted by.

By the end of the pre-draft process, though, it seems like Sanders and the Giants had gone their separate ways.

Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Sanders acknowledged he “didn’t hit it off” with Giants coaches. Fowler wrote:

While the Giants worked out Shedeur Sanders the week before the draft, Sanders sensed much earlier that New York probably wasn’t in the cards for him. Sanders openly acknowledged during the predraft process that he didn’t hit it off with Giants coaches, per a source.

Draft insider Todd McShay of The Ringer had said in the days before the draft that Giants coach Brian Daboll was “not a Shedeur guy.”

Paul Schwartz of the New York Post wrote recently that there was no “bomb meeting” that soured the Giants on the former Colorado quarterback. Schwartz wrote:

What seems true is that there was no one incident or moment where the Giants soured on Sanders. That much-reported terrible Sanders meeting with head coach Brian Daboll? The one where Sanders was unprepared for an install test Daboll gave him and then balked at Daboll’s criticism? That is likely either untrue or overhyped. There was no “bomb” meeting. There were less than ideal interactions. There were touch points all along the line that provided check marks for the Giants to assign to the pro and con columns. The conclusion was that the “con” column was too overflowing to accept.

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/5/...didnt-hit-it-off-with-new-york-giants-coaches

 

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New York Giants roster move: DT Casey Rogers waived

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Rogers made the practice squad as an undrafted free agent last season

The New York Giants have begun trimming their 90-man roster to make room for undrafted free agent signings and potential rookie tryout signings. The team announced on Thursday that second-year defensive tackle Casey Rogers has been waived.

Rogers made the Giants’ practice squad as an undrafted free agent last season. He was promoted to the active roster late in the season and appeared in two games.

After cutting Rogers, the Giants have 78 players on their roster not counting undrafted free agent signings. While all of those are unofficial and the actual number could be different , 14 signings have been reported. That would mean two cuts still have to be made in order to stay at the 90-man limit.

Rookie mini-camp begins on Friday.

First injury of the year​

Edge defender Victor Dimukeje, signed as depth after the Giants lost Azeez Ojulari in free agency, has reportedly suffered a torn pectoral muscle and will miss time.

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/5/8/24426474/new-york-giants-roster-move-dt-casey-rogers-waived

 

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Giants rookie minicamp: No. 51 will have to ‘grow’ on Abdul Carter

Abdul Carter and Brian Daboll enjoy a light moment during Friday’s practice. | Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images

First practice in the books for rookies

There was, of course, a lot of fuss about what number New York Giants rookie Abdul Carter, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, would wear.

Carter asked Lawrence Taylor if he could don the retired No. 56, and got rejected. Phil Simms broached the idea of letting Carter wear No. 11, which Carter had worn at Penn State. Simms’ wife and daughter put the kabosh on that.

Carter took the field on Friday for the first practice of rookie minicamp wearing No. 51, worn last season by Azeez Ojulari.

“It’s gonna have to grow on me a little bit,” Carter said, admitting that he didn’t necessarily “choose” it.

“Pretty much what we had available,” he said. “It’s pretty much set.”

Much was made of Carter versatility, and the Giants will likely move him around on defense. He is, for now, though working exclusive with the outside linebackers.

“iIt’s so early right now he’s just learning the beginning stages of the playbook,” said head coach Brian Daboll. “We’ll do whatever we think is best for the team.”

Michael Strahan visits practice​

Hall of Famer and legendary Giant Michael Strahan attended Friday’s practice. Strahan broke down practice at the end with a short speech.

“That was dope,” Carter said. “I just want to be a part of bringing that legacy back, bringing that greatness back to New York.”

Rookie defensive tackle Darius Alexander, the team’s third-round pick, said “it was great seeing a Hall of Famer out here on the first day ... it was awesome.”

Cam Skattebo’s chip​

Don’t tell rookie running back Cam Skatttebo he doesn’t have anything left to prove.

“How many snaps of the NFL have you seen me play? Zero, right? I’ve proved nothing,” he said. “I’ve proved what I am in college, but I’ve proved nothing at this level. So now where I’m at, I have to prove myself and if that’s for five years or if that’s for 10 years, I’m going to continue to prove myself.”

Skattebo is, of course, known for his physicality. He was asked what he loves about playing that way.

“Getting in the end zone. I mean it feels good when you run somebody over and then get in the end zone. I mean it feels good when you get in the end zone, but imagine running someone over and then running another person over and then getting in the end zone,” he said. “It’s that much better (laughs). So, it just shows that when you’re physical, it shows the work you put in in the weight room and how much you do to make your game better.”

Darius Alexander’s loyalty​

Alexanders spent six years at Toledo despite opportunities to cash in on NIL money at bigger schools.

“I don’t think the grass is always greener on the other side,” Alexander said. “I didn’t want to chase the money. I wanted to chase the goal of playing in the NFL ... I just wanted to stay true to myself and stay true to where I was at.”

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/5/...icamp-no-51-will-have-to-grow-on-abdul-carter