Elijah Chatman has certainly made the NFL roster of the New York Giants after just one play he made against the Houston Texans.
New York Giants undrafted rookie Elijah Chatman has been one of the more positive storylines of the summer, and he continued that story with what he did over the weekend.
Against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Chatman ran down running back J.J. Taylor to prevent a long 90-yard touchdown.
The defensive tackle is 278 pounds and moves like someone who is 100 pounds less than that.
NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger broke down the play on X as he described it as the “greatest hustle play” he’s seen this summer from Elijah Chatman or anyone else.
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NFL fans were shocked to see such a huge man be so quick on his feet to catch a running back in the open field.
Chatman’s impressive 45-yard chasedown of running back J.J. Taylor against the Houston Texans has garnered praise from analysts and former players alike, and it could very well ensure that he will have a spot on the roster, whether with the Giants or someone else.
Elijah Chatman’s effort serves as a reminder that every play, regardless of the score or situation, deserves maximum effort.
Elijah Chatman Hoping To Show His Stats in College Were No Fluke
The New York Giants signed Elijah Chatman after the 2024 NFL Draft.
They may have found a hidden gem, as he may have made the squad after chasing down a running back on one play.
The 5-foot-11, 278-pound defensive lineman just wants a chance to show what he has after his stellar college career.
Elijah Chatman recorded 80 pressures, 13.5 sacks, and 34.5 TFLs through five seasons at SMU, per SMUmustangs.com.
He further strengthened his case by running a 4.85 40-yard dash, which ranks in the 90th percentile for defensive tackles.
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