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41
Games
164
Rush Yards
1
Rush TD
11
Receptions
92
Rec Yards
3
Solo Tackles
Draft Details
Gary Brightwell Career Stats
- Best statistical season: 2022 with NYG (141 rushing yards).
Rushing
| Season | Team | G | Car | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NYG | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | NYG | 15 | 31 | 141 | 1 |
| 2023 | NYG | 4 | 9 | 19 | 0 |
| 2024 | CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | CIN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 29 | 41 | 164 | 1 |
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NYG | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | NYG | 15 | 8 | 5 | 39 | 0 |
| 2023 | NYG | 4 | 7 | 5 | 47 | 0 |
| 2024 | CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | CIN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 29 | 16 | 11 | 92 | 0 |
Returns
| Season | Team | G | KR | KR Yds | PR | PR Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NYG | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | NYG | 15 | 26 | 555 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | NYG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | CLE | 1 | 2 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | CIN | 2 | 4 | 83 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 29 | 32 | 674 | 0 | 0 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Gary Brightwell is a former running back out of Arizona, selected by the New York Giants with the 196th overall pick (round 6) in the 2021 NFL Draft. He played 41 regular-season games from 2021 to 2025, with the New York Giants, Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals.
Season Statistics
NFL Combine Results
Height
5-10
Weight
218 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.62s
Bench Press
17 reps
Vertical Jump
34.5"
Broad Jump
118"
3-Cone Drill
7.51s
Shuttle
4.48s
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