NFC South

Atlanta Falcons select Jase McClellan in sixth round of 2024 NFL Draft

Former Alabama running back Jase McClellan has been drafted by the Atlanta Falcons with the No. 186 overall pick in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. McClellan was the leading rusher for Alabama this past season, totaling 890 yards and eight touchdowns on 180 carries (4.8 yards per carry). He also proved his versatility out of the backfield, hauling in 137 receiving yards on just 15 catches. He spent four seasons with the Crimson Tide but didn’t find his place in Nick Saban’s regular rotation until his junior season. In 2022, McClellan logged 112 touches out of the backfield and finding t…