The New York Giants have added another body to the backfield mix, signing fullback/defensive lineman Grant Finley and waiving tight end Tyler Moore.
Finley comes to New York as an undrafted free agent from Missouri Western, where he spent three years lining up on both sides of the ball. At 6-foot-4 and 281 pounds, he brings uncommon size for a fullback and enough athleticism to make the profile interesting at defensive line, too. He posted a 4.88-second 40-yard dash at Missouri Western Pro Day, along with a 32-inch vertical and a 9-foot-11 broad jump.
The Giants had already gotten a look at him earlier this year, bringing Finley in for a workout during rookie minicamp in May.
His arrival fits with a clear direction for the offense. Head coach John Harbaugh has committed to a power run game, bringing in run game guru Greg Roman as well as All-Pro and Pro Bowl fullback Patrick Ricard.
Keeping a second fullback on the roster is unusual in today’s NFL, but it gives the Giants a chance to work on 21-Personnel looks without piling extra reps onto the 32-year old Ricard. It also leaves open the possibility that Finley is being groomed as a future replacement.
There’s reason to look at him as more than just a lead-blocking piece, too. Over his three seasons at Missouri Western, Finley put up 16 tackles for a loss, 7.5 sacks, and six passes defensed on defense.
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