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Tyrone Tracy Jr. Scouting Report: 'Traverses run lanes like he built the maze'

Apr 27, 2024 at 03:31 PM

Giants.com

With the 166^th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the New York Giants selected running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (5-11, 209) from Purdue.

Below is his scouting report provided by NFL.com:

Height: 5' 11 1/8"
Weight: 209 lbs.
Hand: 9 1/8"
Arm: 31 3/4"
Wing: 76 5/8"
40: 4.48 sec.
Vertical: 40"
Broad: 10' 4"
20-yd Shuttle: 4.06 sec.
3-Cone: 6.81 sec.
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
High School: Decatur Central
Prior School: Iowa

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Purdue running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) celebrates after a touchdown against Wisconsin during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Purdue running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) in action during an NCAA college football game between Fresno State and Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Fresno State won 38-35. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

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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)

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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)

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Purdue's Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs for a short gain against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)

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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)

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Purdue's Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) with a nice run defended by Alan Tisdale (34) against Virginia Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)

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East's Tyrone Tracy, of Purdue, participates in the East West Shrine Bowl NCAA college football game in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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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)

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Purdue running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) is pursued by, left to right, Illinois' players Xavier Scott (14), Nicario Harper (0), Jer'Zhan Newton (4) and Miles Scott (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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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)

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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)

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Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushes as Maryland safety Dante Trader Jr. tackles in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in College Park, Md. Purdue won 31-29. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Purdue running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) celebrates a touchdown with a teammate during an NCAA football game against Fresno State on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

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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)

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Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushes as Maryland safety Dante Trader Jr. pursues in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

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Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy (3) during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

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Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. greets fans after defeating Maryland 31-29 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

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Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy (3) is defended by Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley (6) during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

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Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy (3) during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

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Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) tries to break a tackle by Syracuse defensive back Ja'Had Carter during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Syracuse won 32-29. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

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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)

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Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy (3) during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. runs from Purdue cornerback Jamari Brown (7) after catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Purdue won 24-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) celebrates his touchdown catch on a pass from quarterback Spencer Petras (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in College Park, Md. Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee runs along. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin (55) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. reacts after scoring a touchdown against Maryland during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs for a touchdown against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs up field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs with the ball in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado State, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Ron Johnson)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) catches a pass ahead of Kent State cornerback Elvis Hines (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 30-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs to the end zone to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado State, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Ron Johnson)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs up field after catching a pass during an NCAA college football practice, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) is tackled by Indiana defensive back Reese Taylor (2) and defensive lineman Jaren Handy (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 34-6. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs up field after catching a pass during an NCAA college football practice, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. runs on the field during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. catches a 6-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) protects the ball from Minnesota defensive back Jordan Howden (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. Iowa won 35-7. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs from Michigan State cornerback Kalon Gervin (18) after catching a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 49-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) carries the ball in front of Minnesota defensive back Justus Harris (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. runs on the field during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. runs on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr., left, is congratulated by quarterback Nate Stanley after Tracy scored a touchdown during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. runs on the field during an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. runs on the field during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. runs up field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) scores a touchdown during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) scores a touchdown during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy, center, tries to elude Minnesota defensive back Terell Smith, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr., left, is congratulated by quarterback Nate Stanley after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy, left, runs for a first down as he tries to elude a tackle by Minnesota linebacker Thomas Barber, center, and Minnesota defensive back Jordan Howden, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy, left, runs for a first down and tries to elude a tackle by Minnesota linebacker Thomas Barber, center, and defensive back Jordan Howden, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

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Iowa's Tyrone Tracy Jr. tries to get past Wisconsin's Rachad Wildgoose during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 24-22. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy, left, celebrates his touchdown reception with Iowa tight end Nate Wieting, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Iowa City. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

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Iowa's Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

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Iowa's Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs form Middle Tennessee defenders Khalil Brooks (6) and Reed Blankenship after catching a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 48-3. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa's Tyrone Tracy Jr. gets past Wisconsin's Jack Sanborn during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 24-22. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs from Middle Tennessee safety Jovante Moffatt, right, after catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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OVERVIEW

High school: Indiana's Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior (1,412 yards, 13 TDs rushing; 53-1,132, 17 TDs receiving).

2018 (Iowa): Redshirted. Played in 4 games as a reserve WR (1-22-22.0 receiving).

2019 (Iowa): Played in all 13 games with 8 starts at WR (36-589-16.4, 3 TDs receiving; 6-39-6.5, TD rushing).

2020 (Iowa): Played in all 8 games with 4 starts at WR (14-154-11.0, TD receiving; 2-22-11.0 rushing).

2021 (Iowa): Played in 13 games as a reserve WR (15-106-7.1, TD rushing; 7-33-4.7, TD rushing).

2022: Played in all 14 games with 5 starts at WR (28-198-7.1 receiving; 17-138-8.1 rushing).

2023: Third-team All-Big Ten Conference return specialist, Honorable Mention RB. Led the team with 8 rushing TDs. Played in 11 games with 9 starts at RB (113-716-6.3 rushing; 19-132-7.0 receiving; 16-408-25.5, TD KR).

STRENGTHS

He's a bendy, rhythmic runner who sees and traverses the interior run lanes like he built the maze.
He creates additional yardage with a blend of elusiveness, power and a willful desire to maximize each run.
Versatility with starting background at receiver and running back.
Loose hips and wide base allow sharp cuts and change of direction.
Glides with consistent pace and processing to find his pathways.
Long strides help him get to the corner on outside runs ahead of pursuit.
Spin moves, jump cuts and contact balance create a high number of yards after contact.
Capable kick returner and cover man on special teams.
His ability to handle gadget runs and threaten linebackers out of the backfield could get him on the field early on.
Tracy will be an older rookie, but his versatility and burgeoning talent as a complementary runner should open evaluators' eyes to what he could become as a pro.

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