The New Orleans Saints may be eyeing a running back for the later rounds of the 2019 NFL Draft. Per Tony Pauline of Draft Analyst, the Saints and Dallas Cowboys sent coaches to Boise State’s pro day to get another look at running back Alexander Mattison. Saints running backs coach Joel Thomas was on hand to represent the black and gold; he reportedly took in Mattison’s pro day and met with the prospect personally.

Mattison (5-foot-11 5/8, 221 pounds) put up a nice performance at the NFL Scouting Combine, but used the opportunity at his pro day to improve his result in the 40-yard dash. His laser-timed run at the combine officially took 4.67 seconds. A few weeks of practice later, he timed the same run in 4.55 seconds, per Pauline’s reported scouts’ consensus.

He’s been a workhorse for Boise State the last two years, recording 514 rushing attempts. That large volume turned into big production: 2,501 yards on the ground and 29 scoring runs. Mattison was one of the most-elusive ball-carriers in the country last year: per Pro Football Focus, he forced 108 missed tackle over the last two years. Questions for Mattison to answer at his pro day surrounded his long speed (a box he checked) and value on passing downs. He recorded just 60 catches in his collegiate career, but reportedly looked comfortable going through field drills in front of scouts and coaches.

The Saints have their top two running backs penciled in between Alvin Kamara and Latavius Murray, but every spot after them is up for grabs. Dwayne Washington got some action on special teams after starting the year on the practice squad, while local hopeful Martez Carter rounds out the group. There’s absolutely room for someone like Mattison on the roster.

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