Giants Sign RB Austin Walter To Practice Squad, Release TE C.J. Conrad

The Giants announced on Wednesday they have signed RB Austin Walter to the practice squad and released TE C.J. Conrad in a corresponding move. 

Here’s an updated look at the Giants practice squad: 

1. DT Chris Slayton
2. OL Evan Brown
3. RB Jon Hilliman
4. WR Reggie White Jr
5. DL Freedom Akinmoladun
6. LB Jake Carlock
7. LB Josiah Tauaefa
8. CB Corn Elder
9. WR David Sills
10. RB Austin Walter

Walter, 23, wound up going undrafted out of Rice and signed with the 49ers following a tryout. San Francisco ended up waiving Walter during final roster cuts coming out of the preseason. 

During his four-year college career at Rice, Walter rushed for 1,744 yards on 345 carries (5.1 YPC) to go along with 79 receptions for 803 yards receiving and 18 total touchdowns over the course of 49 games. He also totaled 1,548 kick return yards on 71 attempts.