NFL Rumors: Brandon Wilds Lands in Atlanta Falcons

He may have been overlooked in this year's draft but former South Carolina tailback has just been signed in as an undrafted free agent with Atlanta Falcons. Reports indicate that his decision to play for the Falcons is primarily motivated by his desire to stay close to his 3-year-old daughter and being acquainted with the team's fullback coach.

Wild's name had been absent during the seven rounds of NFL draft last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Nevertheless, he still landed a free agent deal after coming into terms with the Falcons management immediately after the Saturday draft.

"I was just talking about that with my family, "said Wilds as quoted by The State.

"Very similar situation. My whole life I've had to prove myself so it won't be anything different. I got phone calls from numerous different teams, but it's kind of what the best fit is for you."

Standing six-foot-one, the 220-pound running back material was at the tail's end in the seventh-round pick by NFL pundits so being overlooked in the draft hardly came as a surprise. He spent five years playing at South Carolina after an impressive stint with the Blythewood high Bengals. He was held back in his sophomore year after some injuries.

In his last collegiate football season, he led the Gamecocks with 567 yards and three touchdowns. Overall, he covered 1, 844 yards and earned 13 touchdowns in his football stint in college. As for his pass-catching talent, he also reeled in a total of 59 passes for 540 yards and three touchdowns in the last five years according to SEC Country.

So how can Wilds contribute to Falcons' gameplay?

"With Wilds, the Falcons are getting a versatile tailback comfortable with lining up behind the quarterback in a traditional running back setting, or as an option in the receiving game," wrote Sydney Hunte of SB Nation.

With his sheer size and power, Wilds is an asset on the field which the Falcons can muster to get a good running game.