Falcons add Tyler Allgeier to backfield in Round 5
The Atlanta Falcons selected BYU running back Tyler Allgeier in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, No. 151 overall.
Allgeier, 22, put on a show through two seasons as a starter at BYU. He racked up 2,731 rushing yards over the last two years, including a career-high 1,601 in 2021 to go along with 23 touchdowns.
Atlanta struggled to move the ball on the ground last season. Cordarrelle Patterson led the team in rushing with 618 yards (4 per carry) and six touchdowns. The Falcons also signed former Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams to a one-year deal this offseason.
Scouting profile: Tyler Allgeier
| School | Height | Weight | 40 time |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYU | 5'11 | 224 | 4.60 |
A decent prospect who amassed a ton of collegiate production, Allgeier projects as an all-around average back at the next level. Whether it's his top speed, his burst, or his power, the 22-year-old doesn't possess an elite trait that will guide him toward success in the pros, meaning he needs pure volume. His third-down skills leave a lot to be desired, and it's safe to wonder if an NFL coaching staff will ever trust him in those situations. He'll max out as a backup against the tougher level of competition.