Cam Skattebo
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| No. 44 – New York Giants | |||||||||||||||
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| Position | Running back | ||||||||||||||
| Roster status | Injured reserve | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | February 5, 2002 Rio Linda, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school | Rio Linda | ||||||||||||||
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| NFL draft | 2025: 4th round, 105th overall pick | ||||||||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2025 | |||||||||||||||
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Cameron Skattebo (/ˈskætəbuː/ SKAT-ə-boo;[1] born February 5, 2002)[2] is an American professional football running back for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Sacramento State Hornets and Arizona State Sun Devils. Skattebo was selected by the Giants in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft.
Early life
Skattebo attended Rio Linda High School in Rio Linda, California.[3] As a junior, he rushed for 3,550 yards and 42 touchdowns, helping his team to the state championship.[4] Skattebo committed to play college football for the Sacramento State Hornets, the only Division I program to offer him a scholarship.[5]
College career
Sacramento State
As a freshman in 2021, Skattebo rushed for 520 yards and six touchdowns on 57 carries, earning third-team all-Big Sky honors.[6] In 2022, Skattebo rushed for 1,382 yards and seven touchdowns, while also throwing for a touchdown, and returning an onside kick for a touchdown, the last five yards of which he ran backwards while being tackled by four opponents. As a result, he was named first-team all-Big Sky, Big Sky offensive player of the year,[7] and an FCS All-American.[8] After the season, Skattebo entered the NCAA transfer portal.[7]
Arizona State
Skattebo transferred to play for the Arizona State Sun Devils.[6] In week 4 of the 2023 season versus USC, he completed two of three passing attempts for 42 yards, rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown, and accumulated 79 receiving yards, including a touchdown.[9] Skattebo finished the season with 783 rushing yards for 9 touchdowns and 286 receiving yards for a receiving touchdown.[10] Noted for his versatility, he also completed six passes for 130 yards and a passing touchdown, and made 8 punts for 338 yards.[11]
In 2024, in a week 2 win versus Mississippi State, Skattebo rushed for 262 yards, including a 39-yard rush that sealed the win. He was named the AP National Player of the Week, the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week, and the Doak Walker Running Back of the Week.[12] In the 2025 Peach Bowl against Texas, Skattebo racked up 284 total yards (143 rushing, 99 receiving, 42 passing), two rushing touchdowns, a two-point conversion and a passing touchdown, while setting the ASU single-season record for touchdowns from scrimmage. Despite the loss, he was named the Peach Bowl’s Offensive MVP, which was the first time the MVP was awarded to a member of the losing team in 26 years.[13][14]
Skattebo finished his senior season with 293 carries for 1,711 yards and 21 touchdowns, and 45 receptions for 605 yards and three touchdowns.[10] Skattebo broke the Arizona State record for total rushing yards in a season,[15] became the first ASU player to cross 2,000 yards from scrimmage in a single season, and finished 5th in Heisman voting.[16] His rushing yards were second-most in the FBS, only behind Heisman runner-up Ashton Jeanty.[17]
Statistics
| Season | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | |||||||
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| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | ||
| 2020 | Sacramento State | No team – COVID-19 pandemic | |||||||||
| 2021 | Sacramento State | 11 | 4 | 57 | 520 | 9.1 | 6 | 12 | 124 | 10.3 | 1 |
| 2022 | Sacramento State | 13 | 12 | 195 | 1,372 | 7.0 | 7 | 31 | 371 | 12.0 | 3 |
| 2023 | Arizona State | 12 | 7 | 164 | 783 | 4.8 | 9 | 24 | 286 | 11.9 | 1 |
| 2024 | Arizona State | 13 | 13 | 293 | 1,711 | 5.8 | 21 | 45 | 605 | 13.4 | 3 |
| Career | 49 | 36 | 709 | 4,386 | 6.2 | 43 | 112 | 1,386 | 12.4 | 8 | |
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (1.77 m) |
219 lb (99 kg) |
29+7⁄8 in (0.76 m) |
9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m) |
4.65 s | 1.58 s | 2.67 s | 39.5 in (1.00 m) |
10 ft 3 in (3.12 m) |
17 reps | |||
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[18][19] | ||||||||||||
Skattebo was selected in the fourth round, with the 105th overall selection, by the New York Giants in the 2025 NFL draft.[20] He signed his rookie contract on June 18, 2025.[21]
Skattebo made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Washington Commanders. He recorded his first career touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2, accompanied with 45 rushing yards on 11 carries in the overtime loss.[22][23] In Week 6 of his rookie season against the division rival Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday Night Football, Skattebo had the first multiple touchdown game of his career, where he ran for three touchdowns en route to a 34-17 victory, becoming the second Giants rookie running back since Charlie Evans in 1971 to rush for three touchdowns in a game.[24][25] In Skattebo's first eight games, he recorded 410 yards on 101 rushing attempts with six touchdowns, while also catching 25 passes for 214 yards and two touchdowns.[26]
On October 26, 2025, Skattebo left the Giants' Week 8 rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles after suffering an ankle injury in the second quarter of the 38–20 loss.[27] He was diagnosed with a dislocated ankle immediately following the game, and subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the season.[28]
Statistics
Regular season
| Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | Kickoff return | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2025 | NYG | 8 | 5 | 101 | 410 | 4.1 | 24 | 5 | 24 | 207 | 8.6 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Career | 8 | 5 | 101 | 410 | 4.1 | 24 | 5 | 24 | 207 | 8.6 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
Personal life
Skattebo has three siblings; a brother and two sisters. His brother, Leonard, played for Bowling Green as a fullback in 2017.[29]
On November 17, 2025, Skattebo, along with fellow rookie Abdul Carter, Roy Robertson-Harris, and comedian/actor Andrew Schulz[30] were involved in a staged scuffle between The Judgment Day members JD McDonagh, Dominik Mysterio, Finn Bálor, and others[31] on Monday Night Raw. McDonagh and Mysterio had been jawing at Schulz before Skattebo stepped between them. Mysterio and McDonagh took turns mocking Skattebo and Schulz before Skattebo shoving McDonagh to the ground, sparking a fight which resulted in multiple punches thrown from both sides as part of the act before the fight was broken up.[32]
Skattebo is of Mexican, Norwegian, and Portuguese descent.
References
- ^ Treacy, Dan. "Cam Skattebo pronunciation: A guide to saying Arizona State star's name and family origin," The Sporting News, Thursday 14 August 2025. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ "Cam Skattebo". ESPN. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
- ^ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2025 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 48. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ Peterson, Derek (April 16, 2023). "Arizona State tailback Cameron Skattebo steals show in spring showcase". Saturday Out West. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
- ^ Demsky, Mark; Malone, Connor (October 29, 2021). "Player highlight: Sacramento State Hornet Cameron Skattebo". FOX40. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
- ^ a b Peterson, Derek (December 18, 2022). "Arizona State scores transfer commitment from FCS All-American running back". Saturday Out West. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
- ^ a b Davidson, Joe (December 12, 2022). "Sac State star Cameron Skattebo enters NCAA transfer portal after departure of Troy Taylor". The Sacramento Bee. Archived from the original on December 12, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
- ^ Falato, Nick (February 24, 2025). "New York Giants Draft Prospect: RB Cam Skattebo, Arizona State". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- ^ Ortiz, Jenna (September 24, 2023). "Cameron Skattebo does it all for Arizona State's offense against USC". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
- ^ a b "Cameron Skattebo College Stats", Sports-Reference.com, retrieved January 10, 2025
- ^ "Cam Skattebo". The New York Giants. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
- ^ "Football". Sun Devil Athletics. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ Kadlick, Mike (January 1, 2025). "College Football World in Awe of Cam Skattebo's Monster Performance in Peach Bowl against Texas". SI.com. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ Kadlick, Mike (January 2, 2025). "Cam Skattebo Received Major Peach Bowl Honor Despite Arizona State Loss to Texas". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ Chernoff, Gabby (January 3, 2025). "Skattebo sets ASU single-season records in capstone Peach Bowl performance". 247Sports. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Cam Skattebo Finishes Fifth in Heisman Trophy Voting". Arizona State University Athletics. December 14, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ "2024 College Football Rushing Stats", Sports-Reference.com, retrieved January 10, 2025
- ^ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Cam Skattebo Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- ^ "Cam Skattebo College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- ^ "Giants select Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo with 105th pick in 2025 NFL Draft". Giants.com. April 26, 2025. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/onsi/news/rb-cam-skattebo-signs-ny-giants-rookie-contract-news-briefs-01jy26snhrhw#:~:text=JUNE%2018.,cap%20hit%20is%20$1.108%20million.
- ^ https://sports.yahoo.com/article/cam-skattebos-nfl-debut-york-005007331.html
- ^ https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2025/09/14/former-asu-star-cam-skattebo-scores-first-nfl-td-in-wild-ot-loss/86155103007/#:~:text=Former%20ASU%20star%20Cam%20Skattebo,two%20receptions%20for%2014%20yards.
- ^ "Notes & Stats: Jaxson Dart joins elite company". www.giants.com. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
- ^ Chavkin, Daniel (October 10, 2025). "Cam Skattebo stats vs. Eagles: Giants rookie RB finds end zone three times in blowout win". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
- ^ "Came Skattebo Stats". pro-football-reference.com. sports-reference, LLC. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
- ^ Owens, Jason. "Giants RB Cam Skattebo leaves field on cart after gruesome leg injury vs. Eagles". sports.yahoo.com. Verizon Media. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
- ^ "Giants 'devastated' as Cam Skattebo dislocates right ankle". ESPN.com. October 26, 2025. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
- ^ "2017 Football Roster - Leonard Skattebo". Bowling Green Athletics. January 1, 2025. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- ^ "Injured Giants RB Cam Skattebo defends WWE 'Monday Night Raw' appearance". NFL.com. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ Thompson, Scott (November 17, 2025). "Giants rookie Cam Skattebo starts brawl after shoving WWE stars at 'Monday Night Raw'". Fox News. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ Leahy, Sean (November 18, 2025). "Giants' Cam Skattebo mixes it up with WWE wrestlers during 'Monday Night Raw'". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved November 19, 2025.