Fantasy Upside
Wayne Gallman is a physical runner who can break away once he gets a head of steam going, and his punishing style could help him earn a role on a Giants roster that struggled to run the ball effectively last season. Gallman also caught 65 passes during his three-year career at Clemson, showing the ability to stay in the game on passing downs.
Fantasy Downside
The Giants are banking on Paul Perkins to take over the starting job in his second year, and Orleans Darkwa is looming as well, which may limit Gallman’s snaps as a rookie. Shane Vereen is also healthy now, and he’ll be the primary receiving threat out of the backfield. Gallman may have talent, but he has some climbing to do if he’s going to get the opportunity to show it.
2017 Bottom Line
Gallman is an interesting dynasty league stash, as none of the backs in New York are established every-down runners. However, he’s more likely to sit on the bench all season than he is to assume a starting job, making it hard to roster him in most leagues.
