Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. (born November 23, 1999) is an American football running back for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes and Purdue Boilermakers.

Early life and high school
Tracy attended high school at Decatur Central. In his senior season, he rushed for 1,412 yards and 13 touchdowns while also catching 54 passes for 1,132 yards and 16 Touchdowns. Coming out of high school, Tracy was rated as a three-star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Iowa
During the 2019 season, Tracy notched 36 receptions for 589 yards and three touchdowns, while also adding one on the ground. During the covid shortened 2020 season, Tracy hauled in 14 receptions for 154 yards, and a touchdown. In the 2021 season, Tracy notched 15 receptions for 106 yards and a touchdown. After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Tracy decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Purdue
Tracy decided to transfer to play for the Purdue Boilermakers. In the 2022 season, Tracy rushed 17 times for 138 yards while also adding 28 receptions for 198 yards. Heading into the 2023 season, Tracy decided to transition from a wide receiver to play running back for Purdue. In week five of the 2023 season, Tracy rushed 21 times for 112 yards and a touchdown in a win against Illinois. In the 2023 season, Tracy would rush for 716 yards and eight touchdowns on 113 carries, while also making 19 catches for 132 yards. After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Tracy decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft.

Professional career
Tracy was drafted by the New York Giants in the 5th round (166th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.