Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Tyrone Tracy Jr.  RB  Purdue | NFL Draft 2024 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Height
5-11
Weight
209
College
Purdue
Position
RB
Class
Senior
Home town
Indianapolis, IN
82.6/100
Player Rating
9
PositionRank (RB)
4.48
FortyYD Time
Rush YDs
716
Rush AVG
6.3
Rush TDs
8
Receptions
19
Rec YDs
132

Tyrone Tracy Jr. RB Purdue | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Tyrone Tracy Jr. RB Purdue
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back
Last Updated: 04/21/2024
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.48 seconds (76%*)
Age: 24.10 DOB: 11/23/1999
Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl
Measurables:
Height: 5-11 (57%*) Weight: 209 (38%*)
Hands: 9 1/8 (42%*) Arm: 31 3/4 (70%*) Span: 77 (88%*)
Forty: 4.48 (C) (76%*) Shuttle: 4.06 (C) (91%*) Ten Yard: 1.53 (C) (83%*)
Vertical: 40 (C) (96%*) Broad: 124 (C) (84%*)
Three Cone: 6.81 (C) (90%*)
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(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back
Last Updated: 04/21/2024
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.48 seconds (76%*)
Age: 24.10 DOB: 11/23/1999
Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 5-11 (57%*) Weight: 209 (38%*)
Hands: 9 1/8 (42%*) Arm: 31 3/4 (70%*)
Span: 77 (88%*)
Forty: 4.48 (C) (76%*) Shuttle: 4.06 (C) (91%*)
10 Yard: 1.53 (C) (83%*)
Vertical: 40 (C) (96%*) Broad: 124 (C) (84%*)
3 Cone: 6.81 (C) (90%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 82.6 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
78%
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Rushing:
91%
Break Tackles:
97%
Receiving/Hands:
70%
Pass Blocking:
65%
Run Blocking:
53%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 4th
Overall Rank: #123 Position rank: #9
College Games: 62 College Snaps: 1865
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 75/100
College Combine Results
OVR Rank: #123 Pos Rank: #74 State Rank: #15
College Combine Results
New York Giants Drafted: ROUND: 5 - Pick Number: 166 (NYG)
Draft Profile: Bio
Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s collegiate journey began at Iowa, where he initially made his mark as a wide receiver. A 3-star recruit out of high school, Tracy quickly demonstrated his playmaking ability, posting impressive numbers including 36 receptions for 589 yards and three touchdowns in his redshirt freshman year. Despite these promising stats, a transition to running back at Purdue marked a new chapter in his career. In his final collegiate season, Tracy tallied 716 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns on 113 attempts, complemented by 19 receptions for 132 yards, showcasing his versatility and ability to contribute in multiple facets of the game.

Throughout his time in college, Tracy accumulated notable accolades, including Third Team All-Big Ten—Return Specialist and Second Team All-Big Ten in 2023, underscoring his impact both as a running back and special teams contributor. His transition from receiver to running back and success in both roles highlight a player with the adaptability and athleticism sought after in the NFL.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Exhibits impressive burst and north-south speed, especially effective on gap runs.
  • Maintains balance and forward momentum through contact with strong leg drive.
  • Excellent body control and hip flexibility allow for sharp turns and directional changes.
  • Demonstrated special teams value as a starting kick returner with a notable 98-yard touchdown return.
  • Experienced in the passing game, offering mismatches in coverage and reliable route-running skills.
  • Shows good patience and vision in zone-based running plays, effectively navigating the field.
  • Added muscle mass has improved contact balance, enhancing his ability to absorb hits.
  • Protects the quarterback well in passing situations with effective scanning and blocking techniques.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Struggles with vision between the tackles, often indecisive due to inexperience at running back.
  • Tendency to bounce runs outside prematurely, resulting in negative plays.
  • Lacks instant stop/start explosiveness, needing steps to regain top speed.
  • While improving, still developing natural instincts as a runner, particularly in gap scheme fits.
  • At an advanced age for a rookie, which may limit his developmental upside.
Scouting Report: Summary
Tyrone Tracy Jr. enters the draft as a developmental prospect with a unique blend of athleticism and versatility. His transition from wideout to the backfield showcases his raw talent and adaptability, making him a Swiss army knife capable of slicing through defenses in multiple roles. His lateral agility and open-field vision suggest he has the tools to create mismatches at the next level. However, his tape also highlights a runner still acclimating to the nuances of the RB position, with a propensity to bounce outside rather than press the hole and a need to polish his vision and patience behind the line.

Tracy's athletic profile—marked by his burst, balance, and body control—aligns with the mold of a dynamic NFL playmaker. His skill set fits the bill for a committee backfield role, where his versatility could be maximized in space and on designed touches. Teams employing zone schemes might particularly value his ability to make one-cut runs and exploit linebackers in coverage. Nonetheless, his conversion to running back late in his college career raises questions about his ability to shoulder a full load and navigate the trench warfare typical of the NFL's interior running game. Tracy's initial impact may be limited to special teams and specific offensive packages as he hones his craft and acclimates to the speed and physicality of professional defenses.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. percentiles vs other Running Backs (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate Tyrone Tracy Jr. (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
125.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
14.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance. For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.

*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.