Atlanta Falcons Select BYU RB Tyler Allgeier In 2022 NFL Draft
Apr 30, 2022, 12:22 PM | Updated: 12:39 pm
BYU running back Tyler Allgeier (Courtesy of BYU Photo)
(Courtesy of BYU Photo)
SALT LAKE CITY – The Atlanta Falcons selected former BYU Cougars running back Tyler Allgeier with the No. 151 overall pick during the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
The fifth round of the NFL Draft took place in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, April 30.
Allgeier was the 12th running back selected during the three-day event.
BREAKING: With the No. 151 pick in the 2022 #NFLDraft, the @AtlantaFalcons select former @BYUfootball running back Tyler Allgeier (@tylerallgeier17). 🤙#KSLDraft #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #DirtyBirds pic.twitter.com/PmWVDsLCFK
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 30, 2022
The former BYU standout joined a Falcons team that posted a 7-10 record in 2021.
We have selected RB Tyler Allgeier with the 151st pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 30, 2022
NFL Scouting Combine Results
Allgeier measured in at five-feet-11-inches tall and 224 lbs. He also measured with 31 1/2 inch arms and 9 5/8 inch hands.
40-Yard Dash – 4.64 seconds
Vertical Jump – 33 inches
Broad Jump – 10 feet
The @AtlantaFalcons select @tylerallgeier17 💙🤙
Don't forget to tune-in to the 2022 #NFLDraft – April 28-30 on NFLN/ESPN/ABC pic.twitter.com/bY3TJOO1id
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) April 30, 2022
About Tyler Allgeier
The Fontana, California native played for the Cougars from 2018-21. He played linebacker before switching to running back full-time ahead of the 2020 season.
During his time in Provo, Allgeier ran the ball 452 times for 2,899 yards and 36 touchdowns.
Allgeier set BYU’s single-season rushing record with 1,601 yards on the ground in 2021.
Tyler Allgeier is a star. ⭐🏈
32 carries, 191 yards, 2 TDs in @BYUfootball's win over Washington State.@tylerallgeier17 #BYU #GoCougs https://t.co/oxtHnNVo3K pic.twitter.com/BX8jGsAG1f
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 24, 2021
2022 NFL Draft
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Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for sports.ksl.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
