Others
Further down the roster, the Giants have George Aston, a 6-foot, 240-pound fullback who isn’t likely to supplant Penny, and Sandro Platzgummer, an Austrian running back who joined the team as part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway program.
“I admit I am really excited and I know it’s a huge challenge, but I’m not intimidated. There’s guys in the NFL my size. I get inspiration from Christian McCaffrey (5-foot-11, 205 pounds) who is no bigger than I am. I am looking forward to it,” Platzgummer told American Football International.
The 6-foot, 198-pound Platzgummer will almost certainly remain on the Giants’ practice squad for the duration of the season.
Finally, there’s undrafted rookie Javon Leake, a Bronx native who signed with the Giants out of Maryland.
The 6-foot, 215-pound Leake stands a good chance at making the Giants’ final roster not just because he adds to the running back depth, but because he’s a special teams ace and could serve as the team’s kick returner.