A+ For Allgeier? What Grade Does Falcons RB Pick Get?

The Falcons added to their backfield in the fifth round of the draft.

Jeremy Brener | Apr 30, 2022

The Atlanta Falcons had one of the oldest running back rooms in the league led by 31-year-old Cordarrelle Patterson and 29-year-old Mike Davis.

But that changed Saturday when Atlanta drafted BYU's Tyler Allgeier, who celebrated his 22nd birthday earlier this month.

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But Allgeier adds more than just youth to the running backs in Atlanta. He's a scoring machine ready to find the end zone for the Falcons.

Grading the Allgeier Pick

Allgeier rushed for 2,899 yards on 452 carries and 36 touchdowns during his four-year career at BYU.

Allgeier took a break from the backfield and played his sophomore season at linebacker. He returned to running back in 2020, where he rushed for over 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons.

For a team that placed 31st in the NFL in rushing yards, adding a back like Allgeier gives potential for that number to rise.

While his speed (4.6 40-yard dash) and his size (5-11, 220 pounds) won't translate as well in the NFL as it did in college, his durability is welcomed. And for a team like the Falcons needing an insurance policy, Allgeier fits the build really well.

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Tyler Allgeier

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Allgeier isn't expected to make a massive impact in the league, only projecting to be a backup. But when called upon, he can provide a boost to the backfield.

You're really only going to see Allgeier as a yard-eater on the ground, as he's below average in pass protection and pass-catching. But considering they were able to land him in the fifth round, the Falcons got some solid value here.

Grade: B-

Published Apr 30, 2022

JEREMY BRENER

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