Eric Gray

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		30	79	—	2.5
2025		4	—	—	—
2024		17	31	0	2.2
2023		13

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Giants secured solid depth insurance with Eric Gray's four-year, $4.1M extension, earning a C+ CVI that reflects reasonable value for a proven backup runner. At just $1.0M annually with minimal guaranteed money ($0.2M), this deal properly prices Gray as a depth piece who's shown flashes of competence when called upon but lacks the explosiveness to challenge for a featured role. The contract structure heavily favors New York, with such low guaranteed money that they can move on virtually penalty-free if Gray fails to develop or if they find an upgrade through the draft or free agency. Gray's youth gives this deal some developmental upside, as running backs can sometimes break out in years three or four, but the financial commitment suggests the Giants view him more as reliable depth than a future starter. This is the type of low-risk, team-friendly deal that good front offices make to ensure they're never completely exposed at a volatile position like running back.

Performance Analysis

Eric Gray earns an F for the Giants at running back, a player who has been unable to translate his college production into meaningful NFL contributions. Gray was productive at Oklahoma, but the step up in competition has exposed limitations in his running style. He lacks the burst to hit NFL-caliber holes before they close and has not shown the power to break tackles consistently. The Giants need more from their running back position, and Gray has not provided it. He is a depth option who has not made a case for a larger role.