Giants Draft Eric Gray: Dynasty Rookie Outlook (2023 Fantasy Football)

The 2023 NFL Draft is here! After months of waiting, we finally know where the 2023 NFL Draft class will land. This information shapes the outlook for rookies in 2023 and beyond. We’re going to have you covered throughout and following the 2023 NFL Draft to help you prepare for your fantasy football leagues. Next up for many will be dynasty rookie drafts. To help you prepare to make your dynasty rookie draft picks, let’s dive into Thor Nystrom’s 2023 NFL Draft profile as well as Pat Fitzmaurice’s dynasty rookie draft outlook for Eric Gray.

Dynasty Rookie Picks & Predictions: Giants Draft Eric Gray

Let’s first see what NFL Draft expert Thor Nystrom says about Eric Gray.

Thor Nystrom’s 2023 NFL Draft Outlook & Player Comp

Player comparison: Brian Westbrook

Non-assuming runner whose well-rounded skillset sneaks up on you. Elusive back. Unpredictable movements – strings together combo moves. Doesn’t let you square him up. Good contact balance. Instinctual. Sets defenders up to fail. Peppy runner who competes. Strong receiver. Good hands, runs snappy routes. Not much of a pass-blocker. Simply doesn’t have the play strength for it. Also lacks pop as a runner – can be finished by one defender. I don’t see an RB1. But Gray will almost assuredly be a very strong NFL platoon back. Doesn’t come with a high ceiling, but the floor is higher than he’s being given credit for.

2023 Dynasty Rookie Draft Outlook: Eric Gray

With late-fifth-round draft capital and a landing spot that puts him behind one of the NFL’s most prolific workhorses, Gray will not be a coveted commodity in dynasty rookie drafts, but his talents make him worth a final-round flyer. Gray landed with the Giants and will serve as a depth piece behind star RB Saquon Barkley.

Gray had 99 receptions for 827 yards and 5 touchdowns during a four-year college career that began at Tennessee and ended at Oklahoma. With his reliable hands and crisp route running, Gray seems cut out for passing-down work at the NFL level. But Gray was no slouch as a runner at Oklahoma, racking up 1,366 rushing yards and 11 TD runs for the Sooners last season. He’s a shifty runner with an impressive array of moves.

The 5-10, 207-pound Gray isn’t a very powerful runner, however, and he doesn’t impress with his straight-line speed. Gray clocked a 4.67 at the NFL Scouting Combine, giving him a 20th percentile speed score, per PlayerProfiler.com.