Here's the draft bio of the Falcons' fifth-round pick:
Fifth round (152nd overall) Qadree Ollison, RB, Pittsburgh
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 228 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.58 seconds
Bench: 19 reps of 225 pounds
Vertical: 29.5 inches
10-yard split: 1.53 seconds
20-yard: 2.28 seconds
3-Cone Drill: 7.53 seconds
Broad Jump: 9 feet, 6 inches
Overview: Rushed for 1,121 yards as a freshman and earned ACC freshman of the year honors while subbing for James Conner (Steelers). When Conner returned, Ollison slipped down the depth chart and rushed for a combined 525 yards as a sophomore and junior. Last season, he rushed for 1,190 yards and averaged 6.3 yards per carry. He also rushed for 11 touchdowns matching his scoring output from his freshman season. He runs with authority and breaks tackles and using a mean stiff-arm. Was projected to be a undrafted free agent. He has a 4.93 grade from NFL.com, which means he has a 50-50 chance to make a roster. He's from Niagara Falls, New York.
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