The Baltimore Ravens selected Missouri running back Tyler Badie in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, No. 196 overall.
Badie broke out in his senior season at Missouri in 2021, rushing for 1,604 yards (6 per carry) and 14 touchdowns. He also caught 330 yards and four scores.
The 23-year-old adds competition to a running back depth chart that already features J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards. Dobbins and Edwards both suffered torn ACL's last year, but they are expected to be cleared to return before the start of the 2022 regular season.
Scouting profile: Tyler Badie
| School | Height | Weight | 40 time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 5'8 | 197 | 4.45 |
In his lone season as the starter at Missouri, Badie racked up 1,604 rushing yards, 54 catches, 330 receiving yards, and 18 total touchdowns. The 22-year-old did benefit from playing in a zone scheme and would ideally find a similar fit in the pros. But it's hard not to get drawn in by his big-play ability on the ground or through the air. He's a feisty and relentless runner who unfortunately comes with a smaller build that might prevent him from being a foundation back in the NFL. That said, he was able to handle a big workload (322 touches) in 2021 - he just doesn't project as being able to carry that load long term.
