Taking a look at a Jets running back prospect With the 2024 NFL draft behind us, we’re taking an in-depth look at each of the Jets’ draft picks, in reverse order.
The running back position was viewed as a need for the New York Jets entering the 2024 NFL draft. Outside of Breece Hall, their only option was Israel Abanikanda, a 2023 fifth-round pick who didn’t stand out in his rookie year.
The New York Jets have officially signed fourth-round RB Braelon Allen, fifth-round QB Jordan Travis and fifth-round RB Isaiah Davis to rookie contracts
One of the New York Jets’ puzzling decisions in the NFL draft was adding two running backs. The move signified a clear move toward a power scheme and possibly the end of Izzy Abanikanda’s short tenure with the Jets.
It felt like it took seconds after he was selected in the fourth round of the NFL Draft for people covering the Jets to declare running back Braelon Allen the team’s new short yardage back.
The New York Jets’ fourth-round selection of Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen was widely praised at the moment it was announced. However, when the Jets followed up the Allen pick by taking another running back 39 spots later in South Dakota State’s Isaiah Davis, it turned some heads.
New York Jets' rookie running back Braelon Allen appears to have his priorities in order. After being drafted with the No. 134 overall pick on Saturday, the Wisconsin product has used social media to embrace his new squad.
Former Wisconsin football running back Braelon Allen made a heartwarming gesture shortly after being drafted by the New York Jets. The Badgers’ fourth-round pick wasted no time in using his newly signed NFL contract to gift his mother a brand-new car.
The New York Jets were able to enjoy having Breece Hall return to their backfield after his rookie year was cut short due to a torn ACL and meniscus suffered in Week 7 of the 2022 season.
Will Braelon Allen’s pass blocking affect hid playing time? Last season the New York Jets drafted running back Israel Abanikanda in the 5th round. As part of my breakdown of that pick, I highlighted last year how Abanikanda struggled in pass protection in college and how that might limit his playing time in year 1.
Aaron Rodgers’ highly anticipated debut season with the New York Jets in 2023 was a short-lived affair, lasting only four snaps. However, if former Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen has anything to say about it, Rodgers will see much more action in 2024 and beyond. Allen, the Jets’ fourth-round pick, selected at No.
Most rookie running backs come into the NFL expressing their excitement about taking handoffs from whoever their new quarterback may be. Not Braelon Allen.
Going into the 2024 NFL draft, running back wasn’t exactly a position of need for the New York Jets. However, that didn’t stop New York from selecting two of them on day three.
Entering Day 3 of the NFL draft on Saturday, the New York Jets were slated to have three selections in the fourth round. Like what normally occurs on the final day of the draft, the Jets were wheeling and dealing, flipping their picks to hold different assets throughout the day and in the future.
The 2024 NFL Draft is here, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class' best players with scouting reports. Each report will include strengths, weaknesses and background information. Here's our report on Braelon Allen.
Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen is one of the top players at his position in the 2024 NFL Draft and should have plenty of interested teams. Weighing in at 6′-1″ and 235 pounds, Allen is a bruising, physical back with the strength and production to suggest his skills should translate to the professional level.
With the NFL Draft looming April 25-27 in Detroit, teams are fine-tuning their draft boards. Here are players who make for an ideal Day 2 pick for each NFC team.
The NFL Draft is almost here and many Wisconsin football fans want to see where their favorite Badgers will play at the next level. Running back Braelon Allen could be the first Badger taken in the draft.
Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst took the trip south to check out Wisconsin's pro day.
Despite already agreeing to terms with Devin Singletary, the New York Giants are in the market for another running back to help compensate for Saquon Barkley's departure, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan.
The Philadelphia Eagles need a running back but the 2024 NFL Draft lacks high-end talent at the position. Here are three prospects they could take in the later rounds.
The University of Wisconsin football team, under the leadership of Luke Fickell, wrapped up their regular season on a high note, clinching a 28-14 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday afternoon.
Every week during the college football season, Yardbarker will post a brief look at 2024 NFL Draft prospects and how their play over the weekend either helped — or hurt — their draft stock.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen has been dealing with a lower left leg injury that he sustained during the October 28th game against Ohio State.
Last week's clash with No. 3 Ohio State presented a significant challenge for RB Braelon Allen and the Wisconsin Badgers. Unfortunately, the star running back's performance was cut short just before halftime due to the lower-body injury.
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