No. 43, Purdue RB Tyrone Tracy Jr.

The Unpacking Future Packers Countdown is a countdown of 100 prospects that could be selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 2024 NFL draft.

As it stands right now the Green Bay Packers have a formidable one-two punch at running, with Josh Jacobs and AJ Dillon. 

With 11 picks at his disposal, it’s a safe bet that Brian Gutekunst will use one of those picks on a running back as they look to round out the running back room at 1265 Lombardi Avenue.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is a running back that Green Bay’s general manager could target on Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Purdue product checks in at No. 43 in the Unpacking Future Packers Countdown.

An Iowa transfer, Tracy Jr. made the switch from wide receiver to running back this past season and put together an impressive campaign at his new position. Tracy Jr. rushed for 716 yards and eight touchdowns.

“He was a key cog as a pass-catcher and running back,” Tom Dienhart, the Purdue editor for On3.com, said. “He also was a valued member on special teams, running back a kickoff for a touchdown against Fresno State. It was a good call by Ryan Walters to move him from wide receiver to running back last spring. He is more of a natural running back, the position he played in high school.”

As a former wide receiver, Tracy Jr. will be a piece that a creative offensive playcaller will move around to create mismatches. He’s an explosive waiting to happen. At the scouting combine, Tracy Jr. clocked a 4.48 40-yard dash. This past season he handled 113 rushing attempts and 25 of those totes went for 10-plus yards. 

“His greatest strengths are his versatility and big play ability,” Dienhart said. “I don’t think he’s an every-down NFL player, but he can play a role on third downs and special teams.”

Tracy Jr. runs with patience and attacks the hole with burst. Tracy Jr. gave himself the nickname “Sweet Feet” and the nickname fits his game. He makes sharp, decisive cuts and can string together moves when he reaches the second level. 

At 5-11 and 209 pounds, Tracy Jr. is a well-built running back. The former wide receiver has the lower body strength to run through arm tackles and create yards after initial contact. According to Pro Football Focus, Tracy Jr. racked up 506 yards after contact and forced 46 missed tackles. 

“He is a good athlete with shiftiness and instincts,” Dienhart said. “He showed off his speed at the Combine in Indianapolis when he ran a 4.4 40-yard dash. He combines…