The Atlanta Falcons added to their ample RB room with Alabama’s Jase McLellan.
The newest NFL trend seems to be employing more than one capable running back. With Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier already in the building, the Atlanta Falcons used a 6th round pick to draft Alabama ball carrier Jase McLellan. At 5’11” and 212lbs, McLellan has prototypical size, and at just 21 years old on draft day, he is one of the younger backs in the class.
McLellan’s best season came as a Senior in 2023, when he rushed for over 800 yards and 6 TD’s. McLellan’s production as a runner and lack of involvement in the passing game doesn’t hint at an outsized role in the NFL or much fantasy impact, however, it remains to be seen whether that’s a product of his talent or the Alabama offensive system.
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Jase McClellan hopes to have some Alabama magic rub off on NFL teams late in the draft.
Jase McClellan did not do much of anything to distinguish himself in the 2024 NFL Combine. Jase did not run the 40 yard dash. At 5’10’’ and 221 pounds he certainly has the size of an NFL back. With a game built on contact balance, vision, and patience, expect Jase to have a good football role on an NFL team versus a fantasy role.
Jase has been in a committee for his time at Alabama and will likely be in one to start his NFL career. The most recent memory of Jase McClellan was his 87 rushing yard, 2 touchdown performance on 14 carries against Michigan in the semi-finals of the College Football Playoff.
A bullish outlook for Jase McClellan can be in the career that fellow Alabama running back Brian Robinson has had in his career, carving out a significant role with the Washington Commanders.
