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Tyler Goodson

Running Back · Iowa

An undrafted Iowa product who bounced from Green Bay's practice squad to Indianapolis, Tyler Goodson signed with Atlanta in 2026 to return to his home state of Georgia.

Tyler Goodson is a running back who joined Atlanta as a free agent in 2026, bringing a versatile, pass-catching skill set built over three productive seasons at Iowa. He spent his first NFL years fighting for roster spots in Green Bay and Indianapolis before finding a steady role as a backfield complement to Bijan Robinson.

★ First-team All-Big Ten, Iowa, 2020

★ 2,551 career rushing yards at Iowa

★ Signed with Atlanta in 2026 to return to his home state

Path to the league

Goodson rushed for 2,551 yards and 18 touchdowns across three seasons at Iowa from 2019 to 2021, earning first-team All-Big Ten honors as a sophomore and posting a career-best 1,151 rushing yards as a junior. He went undrafted in 2022 and signed with Green Bay as an undrafted free agent.

Career highlights

After a rookie season on Green Bay's practice squad, Goodson signed with Indianapolis in September 2023 and made his NFL debut that December with 11 carries for 69 yards in a win over Pittsburgh. He appeared in 33 games for the Colts over three seasons before signing with Atlanta in March 2026.

2025 season recap

Goodson rushed 54 times for 264 yards (4.9 yards per carry) and a touchdown for Indianapolis in 2025, while adding 19 catches for 103 yards and a receiving touchdown out of the backfield.