Falcons selected Wyoming running back Brian Hill with the 156th overall pick in the fifth round of the NFL draft Saturday.

“They just got the best running back in the draft,” Hill said.

FIFTH ROUND (156th overall)

Brian Hill, RB, Wyoming

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 219 pounds

Arm length: 31 3/8 inches

Hand size: 8 7/8 inches

40-yard dash: 4.48 seconds

Bench press: 15 reps of 225 pounds

Vertical jump: 34 inches

Broad jump: 10 feet, 5 inches

Three-cone drill: 7.03 seconds

Overview: He played in 38 games and made 28 starts over his career. He rushed for 4,287 yards and averaged 5.5 yards per carry while scoring 35 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 41 passes for 403 yards over his career. He was a two-year starter rushing for 135.9 yards per game as a sophomore and 132.9 yards per game as a junior. He runs well off tackle and can bounce his runs to the outside. Runs with toughness and has vision in the open field.

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