The Atlanta Falcons needed some depth at running back after losing Cordarrelle Patterson to free agency and used their first of three sixth-round picks on Jase McClellan out of Alabama. The Crimson Tide’s leading rusher for the last two seasons has a bit of an injury history, but when he’s healthy, he’s a very solid all-around rusher, receiver and blocker. The Falcons have a good third piece to add to the running back puzzle—one that already includes Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier.

Jase McClellan

University of Alabama

Running Back

Athletically, Jase McClellan isn’t much different than Corey Clement. He’s a bigger back who has more power than straight-line speed and doesn’t win by being faster or stronger than the defenders trying to tackle him. Much like Clement, they win by having lateral agility and strong intangibles. The Falcons having a third running back of over 215 pounds continues the theory that the running game will be about pounding the opposition into submission.