The opportunity was there for Tyler Allgeier to make his mark. Selected in the fifth round by a coach that loves running the ball, the former BYU standout seemed to be an ideal fit for the Falcons’ offense. That said, he knew nothing was going to be handed to him in a crowded backfield of veterans featuring Cordarrelle Patterson and Damien Williams.
He needed to earn the trust of the coaching staff and his teammates. Given his tremendous work ethic and dedication to learning, it seemed like Allgeier’s time would eventually come as the lead back. His time came with a significant bang, which resulted in a 1,000-yard season for one of the most productive running games in the league.