Undrafted defensive tackle Elijah Chatman had caught the attention of the New York Giants' coaching staff long before he became an internet sensation this past week. Chatham got a ton of hits Saturday chasing down Texans running back J.J. Taylor with speed rarely seen from a lineman.
New York Giants defensive tackle Elijah Chatman is pictured after practice, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at the Giants facility in East Rutherford N.J. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — As a defensive tackle under 6 feet, Elijah Chatman doesn’t meet the norms for a job in the NFL .
Chatman had been getting some snaps with the first-team defense in recent weeks before he went viral this past weekend. The 278-pounder came from far behind toGiants radio commentator Carl Banks, who was handling local television for the game, said Chatman made the roster with the play. What’s obvious is Chatham has made an impression. Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has walked up to Chatman during practice and talked to him about plays and offered advice. He tells him to use his speed and explosiveness to his advantage. The one thing he does not have to mention is to keep his pads low. That comes naturally.
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