EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Joe Schoen suele decir que la plantilla de los Giants es un ente en evolución. Pero el trabajo pesado está casi terminado en lo que respecta a la construcción del equipo para 2024. Esta temporada baja, los Giants han firmado a 14 agentes libres veteranos, hicieron un intercambio por el corredor Brian Burns, dos veces seleccionado al Pro Bowl y, este fin de semana, reclutaron a seis jugadores. Añadirán varios agentes libres no seleccionados, específicamente antes del minicampamento de novatos a realizarse dentro de dos semanas.
Queda trabajo por hacer, pero la lista actual es probablemente similar a lo que será cuando los Giants empiecen a jugar en septiembre.
El Coach Brian Daboll y Schoen están satisfechos con eso.
"Me gustan algunas de las piezas que tenemos", dijo Schoen después de que los Giants hicieran su última selección en el Draft de la NFL. "Me gustan algunas de las mejoras. Nuevamente, puedes incluir a Brian Burns en el draft, también, esa selección 39, para traer a un jugador de 25 años, dos veces seleccionado al Pro Bowl como corredor y parte de esta clase de draft. Me gustan algunos de los movimientos que hicimos en la temporada baja. Todavía tenemos trabajo por hacer y creo que siendo apenas el año tres, vamos a seguir construyendo la lista y el equipo. Creo que donde nos encontramos con el estatus de algunos contratos, como lo comenté anoche, puedes mantener un grupo principal unido durante un período de dos a tres años, y tienes otra temporada baja y otro draft, y entonces te fijas y hay algunas piezas realmente buenas sobre la mesa".
Los Giants concluyeron su draft de 2024 con seis jugadores, tres en la ofensiva y tres en la defensiva. Eligieron a tres jugadores el sábado en el último día del draft.
En la cuarta ronda, en el puesto 107 general, los Giants seleccionaron al ala cerrada de Penn State, Theo Johnson. Su selección de quinta ronda, en el puesto 166, fue el corredor Tyrone Tracy, Jr. de Purdue. La última selección de los Giants, en la sexta ronda y en el puesto 183 general, fue el liniero medio de UCLA, Darius Muasau.
Johnson, Tracy y Muasau se unieron a los tres jugadores que los Giants sumaron en los primeros dos días del draft: el ala abierta de LSU, Malik Nabers en la primera ronda; el safety de Minnesota, Tyler Nubin en la segunda ronda y el esquinero de Kentucky, Andru Phillips en la tercera.
"Siempre tenemos espacio para crecer y siempre tenemos espacio para mejorar. Lo digo todo el tiempo, no jugamos hasta septiembre. Entonces, hay tiempo de aquí a septiembre y aún podemos adquirir jugadores, el cierre definitivo, sea el que sea.
"Me gusta el grupo que tenemos en este momento", dijo Schoen. "Estoy emocionado de traer a los novatos aquí, asimilarlos a nuestra cultura, ponerlos en el campo, practicar y después, si al observar y evaluar a los jugadores, aún tenemos necesidades, habrá algunos veteranos que serán liberados en las próximas semanas también. Siempre habrá un momento y un lugar en el que se puedan sumar más jugadores. Veremos dónde estamos ahora y, a medida que avancemos en el período de competencia y el campo de entrenamiento, si hay otras áreas que necesitemos llenar, trataremos de hacerlo".
Por primera vez en sus tres años aquí, Schoen no hizo intercambios en el draft.
También destacó el hecho de que no seleccionó un quarterback. Como hacen todos los años, Schoen y Daboll examinaron minuciosamente a los mejores jugadores en esa posición, y el gerente general exploró la posibilidad de negociar para seleccionar uno. Pero optó por quedarse con el trío de Daniel Jones, Drew Lock y Tommy DeVito. Eso no es exactamente una sorpresa, ya que Schoen dijo antes del draft: "podríamos ir a la temporada con los tres que tenemos y estar cómodos con eso".
"Creo que es una posición diferente cuando la estás evaluando", dijo Schoen. "Puedes ver todos los videos que quieras, pero hay una razón por la que los chicos en esa posición tienen éxito y fracasan y no es solo por la cinta. Los tres años que hemos estado aquí, hemos trabajado mucho en los quarterbacks. Tal vez no se ha hecho tan público o tal vez no ha tenido la cobertura necesaria, pero siempre lo haremos debido a la importancia de la posición".
¿Schoen o Daboll comentaron con Jones lo que piensan sobre la posibilidad de adquirir otro quarterback?
"He hablado con todo el equipo, pero todos los días tengo una reunión con los quarterbacks", dijo Daboll. "Paso mucho tiempo con ellos todos los días. ... Simplemente eres transparente con todos los integrantes del equipo sobre todo el proceso del draft. Estás tratando de mejorar tu equipo".
Schoen cree que lo han hecho tanto en la defensiva como en el ataque, además de los equipos especiales. Después de que concluyera la tercera ronda el viernes por la noche, le preguntaron qué pensaba sobre la defensiva.
"Conoces a los jugadores que tienen contrato por más de un año", dijo. "Dexter (Lawrence) tiene contrato. Burns tiene contrato por cinco años. Kayvon (Thibodeaux) por tres, (Bobby) Okereke por otros tres, Tae Banks por cuatro. Acabamos de firmar a Nubin por cuatro años".
Entonces, tienes un grupo principal de jugadores jóvenes que podrán estar juntos durante - y nuevamente, sé que la gente quiere recompensa instantánea, pero lleva tiempo crear esto, y con el tiempo, tienes jugadores que pueden crear continuidad porque juegan juntos año tras año. Estoy emocionado por el grupo joven que tenemos y con los chicos que tienen contrato por varios años e incluso con los que sólo les queda un año y a quienes potencialmente podemos ampliar en el futuro. Creo que tenemos piezas en el lugar correcto que me gustan y que van a estar juntas durante un par de años".
View photos from the college careers of all six members of the New York Giants 2024 Draft Class.
Round 1, No. 6 - Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
Round 2, No. 47 (from SEA) - Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota
Round 3, No. 70 - Dru Phillips, CB, Kentucky
Round 4, No. 107 - Theo Johnson, TE, Penn State
Round 5, No. 166 (from SF through CAR) - Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB, Purdue
Round 6, No. 183 - Darius Muasau, LB, UCLA
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) celebrates his first of two touchdown receptions in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. LSU won 34-31. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) celebrates after a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. LSU won 65-17. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) grabs a reception that he finished with a touchdown against Georgia State cornerback Bryquice Brown (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) scores a touchdown on a pass reception against Texas A&M defensive back Demani Richardson (26) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. LSU won 42-30. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) carries between Texas A&M defensive back Jacoby Mathews (2), defensive back Deuce Harmon (11) and defensive back Demani Richardson (26) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. LSU won 42-30. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) in action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. LSU won 65-17. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) crosses the goal line for a touchdown on a pass reception in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) gets past Purdue safety Cam Allen after a reception during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA football game Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) celebrates his touchdown reception in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) runs the ball past Southern cornerback Glen Brown (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) runs past Purdue cornerback Bryce Hampton, left, and safety Sanoussi Kane (21) on his way to a 75-yard touchdown on a pass play during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) carries on a pass reception in the first half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) pulls in a reception to score in front of Kansas State defensive backs Reggie Stubblefield (1) and TJ Smith (7) during the second half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
LSU wide receivers Brian Thomas Jr. (11) and Malik Nabers (8) celebrate after a touchdown by Thomas against Grambling State during an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) runs after a catch against Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) carries for a touchdown past Auburn safety Donovan Kaufman (5) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) reacts after a first down reception in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. LSU won 48-18. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) scores a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Grambling State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) looks for room past Mississippi cornerback Zamari Walton (6) and linebacker Suntarine Perkins during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) carries on a pass reception in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. LSU won 48-18. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) reacts after a first down reception in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers catches a pass and scores a touchdown against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) scores a touchdown against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) pulls in a touchdown reception in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Army in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. LSU won 62-0. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers jogs off the field after his touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Minnesota defensive backs Tyler Nubin (27) and Coney Durr (16) greet each other during warmups prior to an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) celebrates after intercepting a Nebraska pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) in action during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) in action during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) celebrates a stop against Nebraska on third down during the second half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) stands on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin (27), top right, breaks up a pass as he upends Iowa wide receiver Diante Vines (0) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) celebrates with fans after their 12-10 win over Iowa in a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) defends against Louisiana-Lafayette during the second half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford (88) and defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) slap hands during warms up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) defends against Louisiana-Lafayette during the second half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Nebraska's Trey Palmer, left, drops a pass as Minnesota's Tyler Nubin defends late in the fourth quarter during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska turned the ball over on downs. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Minnesota defensive backs Jordan Howden (23) and Tyler Nubin (27) celebrate during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin, left, intercepts a pass intended for Rutgers wide receiver Sean Ryan (5), middle, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Nebraska's Trey Palmer, left, drops a pass against Minnesota's Tyler Nubin to turn over possession on downs to Minnesota with 1:12 remaining in the fourth quarter during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Minnesota defeated Nebraska 20-13. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin, right, intercepts a pass intended for Purdue wide receiver TJ Sheffield (8) during the first half an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin falls back in coverage against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) on the field during pregame warmups prior to an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Minneapolis. Illinois won 14-6. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin, right, intercepts a pass intended for Miami-Ohio wide receiver Austin Robinson during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 31-26. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) runs back an interception in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin celebrates a stop against Michigan in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Minneapolis. Michigan won 49-24. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) on the field during pregame warmups prior to an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Minneapolis. Illinois won 14-6. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips plays against Miami Ohio during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Kentucky defensive back Dru Phillips runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Kentucky defensive back Dru Phillips runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kentucky defensive back Dru Phillips runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Kentucky defensive back Dru Phillips runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Kentucky defensive back Dru Phillips runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Kentucky defensive back Dru Phillips runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) tackles Florida running back Trevor Etienne (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)
Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips gestures to an official during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) and defensive back Zion Childress (11) celebrate a defensive play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)
Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) tackles Florida running back Trevor Etienne (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)
American defensive back Andru Phillips of Kentucky (0) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) tackles Akron wide receiver Jasaiah Gathings (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)
Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) celebrates after a fumble recovery during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Akron in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)
Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) tackles Akron wide receiver Jasaiah Gathings (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)
Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) plays against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) congratulates teammates on the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Akron in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)
Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) looks to the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Ball State in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)
Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) reaches for the tackle as Akron wide receiver Bobby Golden (4) fumbles the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)
Tennessee wide receiver Squirrel White (10) cannot hold onto a pass as he is defended by Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) breaks up a reception attempt by Vanderbilt wide receiver Will Sheppard (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) runs after the play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ball State in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) in action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson against Maryland during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Mississippi cornerback Zamari Walton (6) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu (74) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
National tight end Theo Johnson of Penn State (84) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) eludes Massachusetts safety Tyler Rudolph (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Delaware, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) runs the ball during the first half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) reacts to a play during the first half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) scores a first half touchdown in front of Minnesota defensive back Jordan Howden (23) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) slips out of a tackle by Indiana defensive back Tiawan Mullen (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
*Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) breaks away from Maryland defensive back Beau Brade (25) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) runs a route against Maryland during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) celebrates a first down catch during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Purdue running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) cuts away from Minnesota defensive back Darius Green (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs against Wisconsin during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Purdue defeated Indiana 35-31. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) in action during an NCAA college football game between Purdue and Syracuse in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Syracuse won 35-20. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Purdue's Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)
Purdue running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) scores a touchdown agasint Syracuse during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Purdue running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs against Illinois during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) cuts around sWisconsin safety Preston Zachman (14) on his way to a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Purdue running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) reacts after stopping the Fresno State offense during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Purdue running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA football game against Fresno State on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Purdue running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) looks for a route out of the backfield during an NCAA football game against Fresno State on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy (3) celebrates after running for a 20-yard gain during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Purdue running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs the ball into the end zone to score during an NCAA football game against Fresno State on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy (3) celebrates after running for a 20-yard gain during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy (3) runs with the ball as Michigan defensive back DJ Turner (5) and linebacker Junior Colson (25) defend during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy (3) during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy (3) cuts between Northwestern defensive back Rod Heard II (24) and defensive back Devin Turner (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy (3) during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. in action against Minnesota during the first half an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. Purdue won 20-10. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
South Alabama quarterback Carter Bradley (2) is threatened by UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau (53) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau (53) and defensive lineman Jay Toia (93) tackle Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Southern California running back Raleek Brown, left, is tackled by UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau (53) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
UCLA linebackers Darius Muasau (53) and Oluwafemi Oladejo (2) and defensive lineman Gabriel Murphy (11) celebrate after a stop of Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
UCLA defensive lineman Laiatu Latu (15) and linebacker Darius Muasau (53) celebrate after a sack during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
West's Solomon Byrd, center, of USC, and Darius Muasau, of UCLA, react after a play during the first half of the East West Shrine Bowl NCAA college football game in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau (53) tackles Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward (1) for a sack during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
North Carolina Central wide receiver Joaquin Davis, left, is tackled by UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau (53) celebrates with linebacker JonJon Vaughns (21) after a stop during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
South Alabama quarterback Carter Bradley (2) is threatened by UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau (53) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Pittsburgh tight end Karter Johnson (8) is tackled by UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau (53) during the first half of the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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