Falcons select BYU running back Tyler Allgeier in the fifth round
The Atlanta Falcons added a running back in the fifth round, drafting BYU’s Tyler Allgeier at pick No. 151.
A powerful one-cut runner, Allgeier rushed for 1,606 yards and 23 touchdowns on 5.8 yards per carry last season, while adding 28 catches for 199 receiving yards.
The Falcons have a nice stable of running backs already, but the team was lacking in youth at the position. Allgeier can be worked into the mix this season and has long-term upside to be Arthur Smith’s lead back down the road.
Tyler Allgeier had 4 games last season with 190+ yards and 2+ touchdowns, including 266 and 5 in a win over Virginia.
Great value pick in the 5th round by the Falcons. pic.twitter.com/ty69wA8bKM
— Steve Helwick (@s_helwick) April 30, 2022
Atlanta has two picks remaining on Day Three of the 2022 NFL draft.
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