Giants' Cam Skattebo used to run into phone poles as a child, mother reveals

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New York Giants rookie working again Cam Skattebo is rapidly making a reputation for himself within the NFL.

The previous Arizona State standout has turn into recognized for his eccentric persona–each on and off the sphere.

New York Giants' Cam Skattebo reacts after scoring a landing through the first half of an NFL soccer sport towards the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photograph/Yuki Iwamura)

After a stellar efficiency within the Giants’ 34-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night time, an ESPN interview with Skattebo’s mom from January resurfaced, giving much more perception into the working again’s distinctive mindset.

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"Cameron’s all the time been in a position to determine learn how to stand up over or by way of issues," Becky Skattebo stated within the clip. "He would get out of any cart seat you might discover. That’s how he ended up with the ‘Houdini’ nickname as a result of if he didn’t wish to be someplace, he was getting out of the scenario he was in."

She went on to say that Skattebo turned concerned in soccer at a younger age due to his older brother, revealing a weird behavior the working again developed.

New York Giants' Cam Skattebo reacts after a landing through the second half of an NFL soccer sport towards the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photograph/Seth Wenig)

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"He would put his brother’s shoulder pads on and he would run into phone poles. As soon as he bought onto the sphere, it was no shock the punishment he inflicted on his personal physique and everyone else."

Skattebo is coming off his greatest efficiency of this season. He rushed for 98 yards and three touchdowns within the Giants’ upset victory over the Eagles. Fellow rookie Jaxson Dart additionally had a speeding landing and one other passing rating within the Thursday victory.

New York Giants' Cam Skattebo scores a landing through the second half of an NFL soccer sport towards the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photograph/Seth Wenig)

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"I will sleep with No. 3 tonight as my pillow," Skattebo stated whereas holding up a sport ball after the sport. "We performed laborious, and props to the fellows up entrance for all the hassle they gave me and this workforce."