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BYU RB Tyler Allgeier Drafted By Atlanta Falcons in Fifth Round

Former BYU Running Back Tyler Allgeier was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round of the NFL Draft.

We have selected RB Tyler Allgeier with the 151st pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 30, 2022

After starting his career as a walk on with no other Division One offers, Allgeier went on to become one of the most productive running backs in BYU history.

Allgeier was the star of BYU’s 2021 season, setting the school-record with 1,601 rushing yards and rushing for 23 touchdowns.