Cam Skattebo’s journey from a die-hard San Francisco 49ers fan to a New York Giant is a story that’s got a twist even Hollywood couldn’t script. Growing up just two hours from the 49ers, Skattebo was all about hating Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks, his NFC West rivals. “I mean, I’m arguing with my friends from the age of 12 years old to 16 like, ‘Russell Wilson sucks,’” Skattebo admitted on the ‘St. Brown Podcast.’ “I’m saying that to my boys because I’m a Niners fan and he’s on the Seahawks.” Fast forward to April 27, 2025, when the Giants drafted Skattebo in the fourth round, and suddenly, he’s not just a fan—he’s Wilson’s teammate. “Now I’m on the same team with him and I’m like, he’s actually pretty good now that I’m watching him play,” Skattebo said, laughing at the irony.
The locker room setup only adds to the humor. Skattebo’s locker is directly across from Wilson’s, a constant reminder of how far he’s come. “Yeah, Russell Wilson, my locker room is right across from him. I’m in the middle, and then everyone surrounds the vets. And I’m sitting here like, this dude is 13 years older than me, and he’s still playing in the league. This is crazy, you know. Growing up, I was 10 years old when he first got in the league.” It’s a mind-blowing realization for Skattebo, who’s now part of a Giants offense that’s buzzing with potential for 2025.
Both Skattebo and Wilson are new blood for the Giants, joining the team in the offseason. Wilson, a 36-year-old veteran fresh off a Pro Bowl appearance with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024, signed a one-year deal about a month before Skattebo’s draft day. Despite the “past-his-prime” label, Wilson’s still got the chops, and for the Giants, he’s the answer to moving on from Daniel Jones. Skattebo, meanwhile, comes off a historic senior season at Arizona State, rushing for 2,316 yards. As a Day Three pick, he’s not expected to contribute immediately, but his physical, bruising style is a perfect complement to the quicker Tyrone Tracy Jr., a converted wideout. Together, they’re part of a revamped Giants offense that’s got fans optimistic.
The Giants’ 2025 hype is real, and Skattebo and Wilson are at the heart of it. Head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen have been busy, adding pieces like Jaxson Dart, Abdul Carter, Jevon Holland, and Paulson Adebo to a roster that’s itching to turn things around. Skattebo’s pre-draft jitters, where he thought the Giants wouldn’t take him, are a distant memory now. Instead, he’s embracing the challenge, learning from Wilson, and ready to carve out his own path. For a kid who grew up hating the Seahawks, sharing a locker room with Wilson is a wild twist, but it’s also a testament to how football can bring unlikely allies together. The Giants are betting big on this group, and with Skattebo’s energy and Wilson’s experience, 2025 could be the year they finally break through. Stay tuned, because this story’s just getting started.
