Former Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen continues to excel during the New York Jets’ 2025 training camp.
Following his 33-yard performance in the team’s 30-10 triumph over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Allen turned heads with a touchdown along the sidelines in a joint practice vs. the New York Giants. Allen, who fielded a handoff from first-string quarterback Justin Fields, evaded lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux before sprinting down the left sideline for a score.
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At his 6-foot-1, 235-pound stature, Allen’s speed has evolved into one of the more potent parts of his offensive toolbox. The former Badger certainly showcased that burst this past weekend against Green Bay, where he averaged over four yards per carry and ripped off an up-the-middle run of 14 yards in the first quarter.
During the 2024 slate, Allen rushed 92 times for 334 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie, in addition to 19 receptions, 148 receiving yards and a receiving score. Breece Hall, who lines up as the Jets’ No. 1 option in the backfield, paced the running back room with 209 carries, 876 rushing yards, 57 catches, 483 receiving yards and eight total touchdowns.
While Hall’s spot on the depth chart will more than likely remain the same, Allen’s age and skill set make him an alluring option in the future. If he continues his strong play throughout the rest of the preseason and into Week 1, he will likely witness a boost in those touches.
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The Jets will continue the preseason with a tilt against the Giants on Aug. 16 at MetLife Stadium. Hall started alongside Fields and the other No. 1 options on offense against Green Bay, so Allen’s workload and output are something to monitor for Badger fans when both New York platoons take the field on Saturday.
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