Kaytron Allen

Allen's main challenge as a prospect is offering three-down utility in a league where passing-down viability is emphasized more than ever. Allen (5-11, 216) has completely proven himself as a volume- and power-capable runner after a Penn State career where he ran for 4,180 yards (5.4 YPC) and 39 touchdowns in 54 games. Allen did not produce much as a receiver, though, with teammate Nicholas Singleton easily outpacing Allen's 70 receptions for 490 yards and four touchdowns (69.3-percent catch rate, 4.9 YPT). Allen did not do any pre-draft athletic testing, so it's not clear what kind of tools he might be working with. Given his collegiate stats from scrimmage, though, it would be reasonable to suspect Allen is not particularly fast and is more steady than explosive as a ballcarrier. Steadiness is sometimes just what an offense needs, and a run-heavy offense can appreciate Allen's ability to withstand volume between the tackles, but when it's at the expense of big plays or/and the passing game it probably isn't enough to earn more than a backup role. Allen is realistically fighting for the RB3 or RB4 role in Washington. Read Past Outlooks