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WATCH: Falcons Rookie Tyler Allgeier Scores 2nd TD vs. Jags

Allgeier was drafted in the fifth round of this year's draft.

Jeremy Brener

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Have a day, Tyler Allgeier!

The Atlanta Falcons fifth-round rookie running back found the end zone for the second time in Saturday's preseason contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the early part of the fourth quarter.

Allgeier's 4-yard touchdown run capped off a 14-play, 80-yard drive that put the Falcons ahead 28-12.

Allgeier caught a touchdown in the first quarter from quarterback Desmond Ridder and now he has a score on the ground.

Allgeier is competing alongside veterans Qadree Ollison and Caleb Huntley for playing time and the primary backup running back role behind starter Cordarrelle Patterson.

With a game like today, Allgeier has built a strong case. But Ollison and Huntley have as well.

Ollison, Huntley and Allgeier have all contributed to the team's lead today and continue to make the race for the backup running back job extremely difficult.

The Falcons are extremely high on Allgeier, especially running backs coach Michael Pitre.

"Guys have to make a business decision when they have to tackle him in the second half because of his style of play," Pitre said earlier this offseason. "They have to strap up their chin strap and helmet and make sure, 'Hey, do we really want to do this through 60 minutes?'"

That ability to torture defenders and being able to run through them at ease is something the Falcons are looking for in their backfield. Allgeier brings a forceful running style, as well as smart blocking habits in pass protection.

Runs in the college game that break loose for 20+ yards are often limited in the NFL to little four or five yard chunks. Right up Allgeier’s alley.

"He embraces the physicality of the game of football, which - starting at the top with Coach (Arthur) Smith - is ultimately the standard and the identity of what we want this thing to look like," Pitre said. "That's really who Tyler is."

The Falcons lead 28-12 late in the fourth quarter.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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