Tyler Allgeier

NFL player. Position: RB. Team: ARI.

Quick Facts

• Position: RB
• Team: ARI (Arizona Cardinals)
• Bye week (2026): 14
• FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 128

2026 Outlook

Signed 2-year, $12.25M deal with Arizona Cardinals as free agent. At 25, Allgeier has been quiet BYU success story: drafted 5th round 2022, rushed for 1,035 yards and 3 TDs as rookie, then 500+ rushing yards each of next three seasons with zero fumbles across 676 career carries. (per How former Cougars have fared in NFL free agency, offseason so far)

Allgeier is considered a sneaky value in Round 9 of fantasy drafts. With uncertainty in Arizona's backfield and questions surrounding other options, he could emerge as a primary early-down runner. While he may not catch many passes, volume alone could push him into RB2 territory if things break right in camp (per 12 Fantasy Football RBs to Draft: Round-by-Round Picks (2026)).

FantasyPros identifies Allgeier as a late-round best-ball target, highlighting his red-zone opportunity despite being blocked from top RB duties by rookie Jeremiyah Love. The article notes Allgeier logged 43.5% share of carries inside the 5-yard line in 2025 despite playing alongside Bijan Robinson, suggesting he could steal significant goal-line work from Love. Key positives: ranked 10th in explosive run rate (2024), 7th in juke rate, strong pass-catcher, solid in pass protection, zero fumbles across 650+ career carries. Massive contingency upside if Love gets injured (per 5 Late-Round Draft Picks to Target (2026)).

Role / Depth Chart

Moved to Arizona Cardinals in free agency (2-year, $12.25M deal) to serve as a primary early-down option and goal-line back. Competing with rookie Jeremiyah Love for carries; Arizona signaled run-heavy approach with these additions and reduction in pass attempts (per 4 potential RB targets for the Falcons in 2026 NFL Draft and 5 Late-Round Draft Picks to Target (2026)).

August 3 depth chart — Listed as RB1: Arizona's first official depth chart positioned Allgeier as the top-listed running back ahead of rookie Jeremiyah Love, signaling HC Mike LaFleur's approach to earning the starting role rather than handing it to Love based on draft capital alone. This suggests a genuine committee approach may emerge, with Allgeier handling early-down work and goal-line opportunities alongside Love rather than in a complementary role. (per Cardinals' first depth chart raises new questions about Jeremiyah Love pick)

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• 2026-04-03 — 2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiling the top 45 RBs (2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiling the top 45 RBs)
• 2026-06-22 — 2026 Fantasy Running Back Dynasty Rankings (2026 Fantasy Running Back Dynasty Rankings)
• 2026-03-16 — Fantasy Football Rankings 2026: Post-free agency top 300 PPR big board (Fantasy Football Rankings 2026: Post-free agency top 300 PPR big board)

Open Questions

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