Cam Skattebo’s Draft-Day Wish: Bring Jordyn Tyson to the Giants
Cam Skattebo isn’t just sitting quietly in the shadows as he rehabs from a season-ending injury-he’s doing what he does best: making noise, turning heads, and staying right in the mix. The New York Giants running back, who’s set to turn 24 soon, popped up at Arizona State’s celebrity softball game recently, and let’s just say he didn’t show up to blend in.
Skattebo launched a few softballs into orbit and looked like he was having a blast, but it wasn’t just his swing that got people talking. When asked about former Arizona State teammate Jordyn Tyson, Skattebo didn’t hesitate to make his feelings known about the wide receiver potentially joining him in New York.
“I'm going to try to get all my guys in the NFL - they all have to come to the Giants. That's what I'm going to try to do.
Hopefully something works out. There's a chance they [Giants' front office] get him [Tyson], I'm not in charge...
They're going to do what they do, and hopefully, they make the right decisions.”
That’s not exactly a cryptic message. Skattebo wants his guy in blue. And with the Giants holding the No. 5 pick in the draft, the timing of that endorsement is hard to ignore.
A Teammate’s Endorsement - and a Logical Fit
Skattebo’s push for Tyson isn’t just about friendship - though make no mistake, these two go way back. The last time they shared a field, they helped Arizona State shock the college football world by winning the Big 12 and earning a spot in the College Football Playoff. That kind of chemistry doesn’t just disappear, and Skattebo clearly believes it can translate to the next level.
For the Giants, the receiver room is in desperate need of a makeover. Right now, it’s Malik Nabers and, depending on offseason moves, maybe Wan’Dale Robinson.
That’s not exactly a deep or proven group. So while Skattebo’s opinion is obviously colored by loyalty, he’s also pointing to a very real need.
And Tyson? He fits the bill.
He’s a technician - a route-runner who consistently gets separation and knows how to win one-on-one matchups. He’s the kind of receiver who makes life easier for a quarterback, and that’s exactly what the Giants need as they look to build around Jaxson Dart.
Dart showed flashes last season, but he needs reliable targets - guys who are where they’re supposed to be when the ball comes out. Tyson brings that, plus strong hands and a 6-foot-2, 200-pound frame that gives him the physicality to compete on the outside. Pairing him with Nabers would give the Giants a legitimate 1-2 punch at wideout, something they haven’t had in years.
The Harbaugh Factor
Of course, the final call doesn’t rest with Skattebo. That decision belongs to new head coach John Harbaugh and the Giants’ front office. But Harbaugh’s arrival signals a shift in philosophy - a no-nonsense approach focused on building a tough, smart, and explosive team around their young quarterback.
If that’s the plan, then Tyson has to be part of the conversation at No. 5. He’s not just a flashy name or a sentimental pick - he’s a legitimate draft prospect with the tools to make an immediate impact.
Skattebo will have to wait like the rest of us to see how things shake out in April. But if the Giants are serious about giving Dart the weapons he needs - and if they’re listening to the voices inside their own locker room - then don’t be surprised if Jordyn Tyson’s name is called early on draft night.
And if it’s the Giants who make that call? Don’t expect Skattebo to be surprised. He’s already seen what Tyson can do - now he just wants the rest of the NFL to see it too.