Braelon Allen

20-Year-Old Running BackRB
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Allen's prospect profile out of Wisconsin is incomplete after he declined to run a 40-yard dash ahead of the 2024 Draft, but he was generally a productive player in college and could prove useful in the NFL too. At 6-1, 235, the fourth-round pick relies on size and power rather than speed or agility, and with the Badgers he stomped his way to 1,268 rushing yards as a 17-year-old true freshman. Allen's age could actually be a detriment in the short term -- he won't turn 21 until January -- but fellow Jets running backs Israel Abanikanda and Isaiah Davis both are unproven in their own right. One of the three is expected to emerge as the backup to Breece Hall, who figures to be one of the more heavily used lead backs in the league. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $4.55 million contract with the Jets in May of 2024.
Chance to back up Hall
RBNew York Jets
April 27, 2024
The Jets selected Allen in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 134th overall.
ANALYSIS
Allen followed in the footsteps of Jonathan Taylor as a prolific rusher at Wisconsin. He totaled 3,494 yards on the ground across 35 games with the Badgers, but he didn't show much ability as a pass catcher with just 49 catches over three seasons, which was part of the reason he lasted until Round 4. The Jets will hope that Allen doesn't see much work in his rookie campaign, but he should have the chance to compete with Israel Abanikanda to back up Breece Hall.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Favorite for backup spot
RBNew York Jets
May 29, 2024
Allen is the early frontrunner to serve as starting running back Breece Hall's top backup in 2024, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Allen has stood out in OTAs so far as both a pass catcher and a pass protector, which could earn the 2024 fourth-round draft pick out of Wisconsin some third-down playing time. Allen's 6-foot-1, 235-pound frame should allow him to see the field as a bruising inside runner in short-yardage situations as well. He's competing for touches against fellow youngsters Israel Abanikanda and Isaiah Davis, as well as Xazavian Valladay and the recently signed Tarik Cohen. However, early indications are that Allen has emerged as the clear leader in that group for the second spot on the Jets' depth chart.
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