Tyrone Tracy Jr. Scouting Report: ‘Traverses run lanes like he built the maze’

High school: Indiana’s Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior (1,412 yards, 13 TDs rushing; 53-1,132, 17 TDs receiving).

2018 (Iowa): Redshirted. Played in 4 games as a reserve WR (1-22-22.0 receiving).

2019 (Iowa): Played in all 13 games with 8 starts at WR (36-589-16.4, 3 TDs receiving; 6-39-6.5, TD rushing).

2020 (Iowa): Played in all 8 games with 4 starts at WR (14-154-11.0, TD receiving; 2-22-11.0 rushing).

2021 (Iowa): Played in 13 games as a reserve WR (15-106-7.1, TD rushing; 7-33-4.7, TD rushing).

2022: Played in all 14 games with 5 starts at WR (28-198-7.1 receiving; 17-138-8.1 rushing).

2023: Third-team All-Big Ten Conference return specialist, Honorable Mention RB. Led the team with 8 rushing TDs. Played in 11 games with 9 starts at RB (113-716-6.3 rushing; 19-132-7.0 receiving; 16-408-25.5, TD KR).

• He’s a bendy, rhythmic runner who sees and traverses the interior run lanes like he built the maze.
• He creates additional yardage with a blend of elusiveness, power and a willful desire to maximize each run.
• Versatility with starting background at receiver and running back.
• Loose hips and wide base allow sharp cuts and change of direction.
• Glides with consistent pace and processing to find his pathways.
• Long strides help him get to the corner on outside runs ahead of pursuit.
• Spin moves, jump cuts and contact balance create a high number of yards after contact.
• Capable kick returner and cover man on special teams.
• His ability to handle gadget runs and threaten linebackers out of the backfield could get him on the field early on.
• Tracy will be an older rookie, but his versatility and burgeoning talent as a complementary runner should open evaluators’ eyes to what he could become as a pro.