The San Francisco 49ers selected LSU running back Tyrion Davis-Price in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, No. 93 overall.
Davis-Price topped 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his LSU career last year while averaging 4.8 yards per carry. He also scored six touchdowns on the ground.
He joins a backfield that features second-year rusher Elijah Mitchell and Jeff Wilson, among others. Mitchell led the team with 963 yards (4.7 per carry) and five touchdowns as a rookie. San Francisco selected him in the sixth round in 2021, three rounds after taking running back Trey Sermon.
Scouting profile: Tyrion Davis-Price
| School | Height | Weight | 40 time |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSU | 6'0 | 211 | 4.48 |
Davis-Price has an excellent size-speed combo and isn't afraid to invite contact, often winning at the collision point en route to a few more yards. While he won't be confused with an elite NFL talent, TDP is a physical grinder who will wear down defenses as the game goes along. He's also one of the best pass-blockers in this class, which will help him stick on a roster. The 21-year-old compares well to Jamaal Williams - an average veteran back who's excelled in pass protection and contributed as a valuable depth piece on two different squads now.
