Assembling what could become one of the top backfields in the NFL, the Jets selected Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen with the 134th pick. The youngest player in this year’s draft, Allen combines size, explosion and contact balance to make big plays out of the backfield.
Been a huge Braelon Allen fan for a couple of years now. Thought he'd be a guy getting top 50 buzz come draft time. While things haven't panned out that way, some team is going to be very luck to add him to their backfield. Size/burst/agility combo is very impressive. https://t.co/G9xZ6Yx9XE pic.twitter.com/nMbLsMnqEO
— Glenn Naughton (@JNRadio_Glenn) February 5, 2024
The number one ranked running back in this class by Emory Hunt of CBS Sports, Allen logged over 3,400 yards and 35 touchdowns on the ground in three seasons at Wisconsin.
With Breece Hall and Izzy Abanikanda already on the roster, Allen brings a power element that the backfield currently lacks.
Man let’s get the @HeismanTrophy back to its rightful position..
I’m all in on @BadgerFootball RB Braelon Allen 😤💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/oR3tnaETF0
— Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan) July 19, 2023
The Jets still have picks 173, 176, 185, 190 and 257 before the draft wraps up.
