Gary Brightwell, RB, Arizona. Not on the 2021 consensus board; NY Giants drafted him in Round 6, pick 196.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
19FRINGE
| Yr | Team | W-L | RUSH YDS | REC YDS | TD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | NYG | 4-13 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 5% | 8 |
| '22 | NYG | 9-7 | 141 | 39 | 1 | 12% | 20 |
| '23 | NYG | 6-11 | 19 | 47 | 0 | 16% | 29 |
| '24 | CLE | 3-14 | — | — | 0 | — | — |
| Rookie Contract | — | 164 | 92 | 1 | 12% | 19 | |
| '25 | CIN | 6-11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Career | — | 164 | 92 | 1 | 12% | 19 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS | KR | KR YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | NYG | 58% | 195 | — | — |
| '22 | NYG | 63% | 295 | 26 | 555 |
| '23 | NYG | 57% | 100 | — | — |
| '24 | CLE | 39% | 20 | 2 | 36 |
| '25 | CIN | 22% | 12 | 4 | 83 |
| Career | 47% | 622 | 32 | 674 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All RB in the 2021 draft class.
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Context
Height
5'10 ¾"
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Frame profile.
Weight
218 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
31"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.375"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All RB in the 2021 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.62 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
34.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
118"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.51 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.48 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
17 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Gary Brightwell leads all RBs from the 2021 draft class in career rushing yards.