Running back Sandro Platzgummers bid for the NFL started with a berth in the International Player Pathway Program in 2020 and it will continue with the Giants in 2022. What is the fastest 40-yard dash in NFL Combine history? I admit I am really excited and I know its a huge challenge, but Im not intimidated. Ive done many different things over the last two seasons on the practice squad during the season, also in the preseason. And that means new dreams, new goals and new heights to reach. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 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Platzgummer has spent two seasons on the Giants practice squad. Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Devonta Smith gets behind Kansas City Chiefs' secondary on quarterback Jalen Hurts' 46-yard sideline heave. John Ross ran the fastest 40 yard dash in NFL Combine history with a time of 4.22 seconds set at the 2017 NFL Combine. namely defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, Ex-Giant, 2x-Pro Bowler Eyeing NFL Return After Near 2-Year Hiatus: Report, Eli Manning Has Strong Take on Giants Kenny Golladay, Giants Exploring a Move for Super Bowl Winning Defensive Back: Report, Giants Spurned by 4x All-Pro Despite Kyle Rudolphs Last-Ditch Effort. 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During his stint with the Raiders, Platzgummer manned a pivotal role in helping guide the team to four Austrian titles, including a perfect 16-0 season in 2019. https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2021/04/19/new-york-giants-officially-re-sign-sandro-platzgummer/, Platzgummer told American Football International last year, Giants trade down, select Micah Parsons in latest CBS Sports mock draft, See it: Daniel Jones reduced to awkward bystander as New York fans swarm Zion Williamson, Giants stick with QB Daniel Jones in 2019 NFL re-draft, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The New York Giants have officially re-signed Austrian running back Sandro Platzgummer. The NFL combine in Indianapolis was nixed in 2021, which didn't provide the opportunity to compare 40-yard dash times among most of the college prospects. His speed is legendary among those who saw it. Former rugby player and New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer rips off explosive 48-yard run. Similar to Dri Archer as we touched on earlier, everyone had their eyes glued to John Ross at the 2017 combine because there was a chance he would break Chris Johnson's 40-yard dash record of 4.24 seconds. One example Platzgummer mentioned was in regards to returning punts and kickoffs, something he did regularly in Austria. Follow all of your favorite teams at Giants Wire, Nets Wire,Rutgers Wire and Jets Wire! Thats going to be the goal, to do as much as I can to get my chances as high as possible.. But 2021 brought revived hope for the 24-year-old. Participated in youth football leagues while growing up in Austria. Austrian running back Sandro Platzgummer rips off an explosive 48-yard run against the New York Jets. A former standout of the Swarco Raiders Tirol in Austria, Platzgummer will work to continue progressing in his development with the Giants. Austrian running back Sandro Platzgummer rips off an explosive 48-yard run against the New York Jets. He has, but it feels like that may be just the tip of the iceberg. Dont know. Barkley and Devontae Booker undoubtedly have the top two spots locked down on the teams depth chart. The 40-yard dash is the most watched and most talked about event annually at the NFL scouting combine. The 6-foot, 198-pound Platzgummer may be a bit undersized, but he clocked a 4.50 40-yard dash and posted a 39 vertical, which was enough to impress Giants running backs coach Burton Burns. The Giants announced that they have re-signed Platzgummer on Monday. His time of 4.22 seconds beat the previous best of 4.24, a record held for nine years by East Carolina RB Chris Johnson. I get inspiration from Christian McCaffrey who is no bigger than I am. Platzgummer spent last season on New York's practice squad and was re-signed in April. Sandro Platzgummers tenure in East Rutherford will continue on. He has spent time with the Jets (2020-2021, 2022) and Cleveland Browns (2021). There have been at least two players directly from the Pathway Program to appear in regular-season NFL games. Bryce told me that Platzgummer has more football experience than most Austrians he competed against, having begun playing flag football at the age of 9. The way Ive been doing it I was very successful. Athlete. Matt Breida, Gary Brightwell, Antonio Williams and Jashaun Corbin stand in his path. Making the case: Julius Brents or DJ Turner better fit for Giants? The NFC East was randomly chosen to host Pathway Program players in 2020. The year I had I was happy with it, even though I wasnt on the roster I felt like Ive done everything to try to get there, and now being able to have another year to prove it and get even better, obviously every year you get better, every year I know more. The running back spent last season on New York's practice squad. Efe Obada, a defensive end, played in 16 games over the past two seasons for the Carolina Panthers. Unlike some of the other players we've discussed so far, Johnson's speed translated well to the field. 24k Followers, 1,114 Following, 259 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Sandro Platzgummer (@s_platzgummer) s_platzgummer. [8], Platzgummer has also been studying to become a medical doctor.[9]. It is run to evaluate the speed and acceleration of football players by teams at the NFL Scouting Combine. Bryce compared the level of competition Platzgummer has faced to something roughly equivalent to the top tier of Division III football here in the United States. Theres guys in the NFL my size. I knew coming from Austria my odds were the slimmest they could ever be to make the team, Platzgummer said. Within that hes been able to develop a lot of instincts when hes got the ball in his hands. I handled it like it was my last year. On this page: An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. Check out the top plays from the Giants' preseason opener against the Jets at MetLife Stadium. Ive gotta do as much as I can and take as much as I can. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Brown from his 96-yard game in Super Bowl LVII. He spent the 2020 season on the Giants' practice squad and could be a candidate to resurface there again. With this program were not trying to find average athletes, said Will Bryce, a UK-based talent evaluator. Watch Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts' highlights from his record-setting performance in Super Bowl LVII despite a losing effort. The Giants were assigned a running back by the name of Sandro Platzgummer, a 6'0", 198-pounder from Innsbruck, Austria. John Ross: 4.22 seconds. . The Giants were one of four teams chosen to carry an additional overseas player on their practice squad in 2020 as part of the program. University of Pittsburgh product appeared in five games (three starts) with the Giants this past season, accounting for 13 tackles and one pass defended before a hamstring injury landed him on season-ending injured reserve. Thats the kind of kid he is. All Rights Reserved. Brents and Turner are vastly different types of players. Kiper, McShay 3-round mock draft: What do ESPN analysts give New York Giants? Platzgummer began training camp on the NFI list, but he's now managed to pass his physical and can rejoin teammates. The 25-year-old is yet to make his NFL debut after joining New York from the Swarco Raiders Tirol in Austria. Platzgummers team won the Austrian Football League championship last season. Thanks to an offer to return from GM Joe Schoen, and the International Player Pathway practice squad roster exemption being extended an extra year, Platzgummer is back for a third season with the Giants. John Ross (WR . 21+ (18+ NH/WY). March 29, 2021 11:55 am ET. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. section: | slug: | sport: football | route: player_profile_home | The re-signing of Sandro Platzgummer is one of many moves that the Giants are making to do so. Then you look at him athletically. He previously played in Europe for the Swarco Raiders Tirol and the Austria national American football team. The NFL Combine is back for the first time since 2020, and with it comes one of the most popular events to watch: the 40-yard dash. Its a very small difference, but nobodys ever told me that over there, Platzgummer said. NFL Network's Scott Pioli evaluates New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer's performance in NFL debut. The Giants currently roster two other running backs. Platzgummer participated in the programs International Combine, held last October in Germany. Can he actually make the 53-man roster? Platzgummer has not appeared in any regular season games, but he did have five carries for 53 yards during the preseason last year. Sandro is 6ft tall and weighs about 197 lbs. Platzgummer posted impressive testing numbers, including a 4.5 40-yard dash and a 39-inch vertical, leading to a phone call from his future position coach welcoming him to New York. In 2021, Platzgummer made a 48 yard rush for a touchdown in a preseason game against the New York Jets. So, the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington also have Pathway players. The record-holder for the fastest 40 time at the NFL Scouting Combine since 1999, when an electronic clock was first used at the event, is John Ross III. . The 40-yard dash is an electronic-timed sprint covering 40 yards. 259 posts. Number one its the dedication and commitment to the game weve seen in him over time. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a 13-yard completion to wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. Platzgummer made a 48 yard rush for a touchdown in a preseason game against the New York Jets. Jakob Johnson, a fullback, played in four games last season for the New England Patriots. Travis Toivonem Elerson Smith, and Sandro Platzgummer attends Disney+'s "Sneakerella" Premiere on May 11, 2022 in New York City. Whatever the future now holds for Platzgummer, no one can ever tell him he couldnt make it to the NFL or achieve a highlight-reel run. The leap from Austrian football to the NFL is gargantuan. Void in ONT. Platzgummer returned to the Giants this offseason and not only did the league change its international rules, potentially allowing Austrias Rudy to appear on the active roster this year, but he realized his dream on Saturday night by playing in an actual game. 107k members in the NYGiants community. Dace Richardson attended the Combine in 2010 as a representative from Iowa but had one of the worst overall outings in recent history. Deion Sanders has the closest thing of the three as a verifiable 40 yard dash time. Running back Sandro Platzgummer will be back with the Giants this year.Platzgummer spent the 2020 season with the team as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway Program and the Giants . I just learned some things and saw some things differently and thought good thing I always did that the right way even though nobody taught me. Some things I just noticed, well, Ive done that on a high level but I havent done it perfectly.. He has put that on hold to pursue the NFL dream. The Giants currently roster two other running backs, Jordan Chunn and Taquan Mizzell each of whom have combined to appear in just one game since 2019. You'll now receive the top Giants Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. I admit I am really excited and I know its a huge challenge, but Im not intimidated, he said. Platzgummer spent the preseason competing for a depth role in New York, but he wasn't able to stick to the initial 53-man roster. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Julia Crossley delivers game ball to referee Carl Cheffers as part of NFL PLAY 60. Hes developed a skill set thats quite unique that we dont always see at the skill position when were evaluating prospects outside of North America, Bryce said. Thus, there wont be any issues with travel restrictions once training camp begins. RotoWire provides real-time player news and notes across dozens of sports . Watch Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' best plays Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles. Platzgummer is Austrian and he spent five seasons playing for the Swarco Raiders Tirol in that country. Platzgummer participated in the program's International Combine, held last October in Germany. 6 talking about this. Linebacker Carter Coughlin speaks to the media following the Giants' preseason opener against the Jets. 5-11 , 197lb (180cm, 89kg) Born: March 10 in Innsbruck, Austria (Age: 26-035d) 34. Platzgummer posted impressive testing numbers, including a 4.5 40-yard dash and a 39-inch vertical, leading to a phone call from his future position coach welcoming him to New York. Barkley and Devontae Booker undoubtedly have the top two spots locked down on the teams depth chart. 2, Buyers beware of these 2023 NFL Draft prospects, 5 teams with the easiest decisions to make in NFL draft, Looking back at the recent RBs drafted in Round 1, Perfect Packers NFL Draft plan: Invest in playmakers, International NFL players to wear unique helmet decal. Behind him, Dion Lewis would seem likely to be a lock for a roster spot. Hand Timing versus Fully Automated electronic timing: Historically, coaches have used a hand-held stopwatch for measuring the 40-yard dash. Platzgummer made a 48 yard rush for a touchdown in a preseason game against the New York Jets. Typically, the timing coach will stand at the 40-yard line. Sandro Platzgummer isn't your ordinary 24-year-old running back trying to make the New York Giants' roster. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He played for the Swarco Raiders Tirol in Austria before transitioning to the NFL as a running back. Kansas City Chiefs presented with Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LVII. Sandro Platzgummer is an Austrian professional American football running back who is a free agent. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. During his stint with the Raiders, Platzgummer manned a pivotal role in helping guide the team to four Austrian titles, including a perfect 16-0 season in 2019. That excites us.. Its incredible. 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