History of Tyler Allgeier in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 9, 2026

Tyler Allgeier is a professional football running back currently playing for the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL. Before joining the NFL, Allgeier played college football for the BYU Cougars. He was drafted by the Falcons in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. As a relatively recent entrant into the league, he is still establishing his professional career.

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1979: William Andrews' Last 1,000 yard season

In 1979, William Andrews was the last Falcons rookie running back to rush for over 1,000 yards before Allgeier in 2022.

April 15, 2000: Tyler Allgeier's Birth

On April 15, 2000, Tyler Allgeier was born. He is an American professional football running back.

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2016: Devonta Freeman's Last 1,000 yard season

In 2016, Devonta Freeman was the last Falcons running back to rush for over 1,000 yards before Allgeier in 2022.

2018: Allgeier's First Year at BYU

In 2018, during his first year at BYU, Tyler Allgeier played in four games and had nine carries for 49 yards.

2019: Moved to Linebacker

In 2019, Tyler Allgeier transitioned from running back to linebacker at BYU, recording 26 tackles and 0.5 sacks on defense, and 119 yards on 17 carries on offense.

2020: Moved Back to Running Back

In 2020, Tyler Allgeier returned to playing as a running back, starting in eight of the 11 games and rushing for 1,130 yards with 13 touchdowns.

December 28, 2021: Allgeier Enters the NFL Draft

On December 28, 2021, Tyler Allgeier announced that he would forgo his remaining two years of eligibility and enter the 2022 NFL draft.

2022: Allgeier Enters the NFL Draft

In 2022, Tyler Allgeier announced that he would forgo his remaining two years of eligibility and enter the 2022 NFL draft.

2022: NFL Debut and First Touchdown

In 2022, Tyler Allgeier was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons and made his NFL debut. He had his first career start due to an injury to Cordarrelle Patterson and recorded his first career rushing and receiving touchdowns.