5 Running backs the Atlanta Falcons could pair with Tyler Allgeier

By Nick Halden | Feb 27, 2023

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (34) carries the ball as he’s wrapped up by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams (23) in the third quarter of the AFC championship NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Chiefs advanced to the Super Bowl with a 23-20 win over the Bengals.Cincinnati Bengals At Kansas City Chiefs Afc Championship Jan 29 631 /

4 of 6

CINCINNATI, OH – JANUARY 08: Kenyan Drake #17 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on January 8, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /

3. Kenyan Drake

It seems the Baltimore Ravens are always dealing with injuries at running back forced to turn to a veteran starter in relief. In the 2021 season it was former Atlanta Falcon running back Devonta Freeman this past year it was veteran Kenyan Drake playing a bigger role due to injuries.

Drake is a solid depth piece who averaged 4.4 yards per carry and is a reliable option though not a terribly exciting one. Drake could be put in the same role as Damien Willaims was to start the 2022 season a veteran depth piece that Atlanta can easily move on from if younger pieces prove themselves.

Drake’s best season was in 2020 with the Cardinals when the veteran rushed for 955 yards and had 10 touchdowns on the year. Drake has spent time with the Dolphins, Cardinals, Ravens, and Raiders.

Kenyan has averaged 4.5 yards per carry throughout his career not a homerun hitter but a steady presence that would fit well as depth signing in Arthur Smith’s offense.

Home/Atlanta Falcons News