Jets add Power to Backfield With Additon of RB Braelon Allen

[JetNation]

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.

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[Jdeet]

Youngest player in the NFL draft. Only 20. Graduated HS in 3 years. 

[Plen T]

Big Joe Douglas with another masterclass!

[Maxman]

This is a backfield that completes itself well. I was never sure what Michael Carter really added. He looked good his rookie year and that is it.

A strong back, short yardage, lets go!

[AZSOJ]

This guy is a thumper thatwe needed. he runs N-Sand punishes people... love it.

[T0mShane]

I’d say that maybe Allen replaces Bawden but Allen can’t catch at all. Really curious stuff. 

[GreenFish]

41 minutes ago, T0mShane said:

I’d say that maybe Allen replaces Bawden but Allen can’t catch at all. Really curious stuff. 

I was just about to ask, can Allen play FB? He has the size. I just don't know much about his blocking. If he can be a good FB and short-yardage RB, this could be a really good pick.

[Joe W. Namath]

Same thing w/ Izzy last year.  He was super young too.

We have a real solid, explosive 1-2 punch w/ breece and Izzy and this kid will be rb3.

Thank you Joe Douglas!  Thank you!!

[slimjasi]

Love the player. I just don’t get taking Davis on top of him 

[Jetkwondo]

On 4/27/2024 at 5:16 PM, Joe W. Namath said:

Same thing w/ Izzy last year.  He was super young too.

We have a real solid, explosive 1-2 punch w/ breece and Izzy and this kid will be rb3.

Thank you Joe Douglas!  Thank you!!

Rivka Boord seems to question pretty harshly Izzy making the final cut with the addition of Allen and Davis, hope she's wrong

Robert Saleh’s excuse that Abanikanda had to learn how to pass block to get on the field further bodes poorly.

The truth is that Abanikanda is a one-trick pony: his only asset is speed. He has atrocious contact balance, an inability to break tackles, poor hands, and dismal pass protection skills. The 40-yard dash does not correlate with NFL success for running backs, and it’s easy to see it with the Pitt product.

The Jets’ switch to a gap scheme seems to add to the writing on the wall. It could be between Abanikanda and Nick Bawden (fourth running back) or Zack Kuntz (fourth tight end) for a roster spot.

[Joe W. Namath]

38 minutes ago, Jetkwondo said:

Rivka Boord seems to question pretty harshly Izzy making the final cut with the addition of Allen and Davis, hope she's wrong

Robert Saleh’s excuse that Abanikanda had to learn how to pass block to get on the field further bodes poorly.

The truth is that Abanikanda is a one-trick pony: his only asset is speed. He has atrocious contact balance, an inability to break tackles, poor hands, and dismal pass protection skills. The 40-yard dash does not correlate with NFL success for running backs, and it’s easy to see it with the Pitt product.

The Jets’ switch to a gap scheme seems to add to the writing on the wall. It could be between Abanikanda and Nick Bawden (fourth running back) or Zack Kuntz (fourth tight end) for a roster spot.

Dont believe Rivka Boord.