Kaytron Allen Scouting Report

Kaytron Allen is a downhill thumping back who will thrive in a role of being the running back tasked to execute in short-yardage situations.

Draft Grade: Round 4 - Developmental Traits

Strengths:

Run with Power: Allen does a good job of running behind his pads and picking up yardage using his power. Allen can run through defenders and fight for extra yardage using his frame and strength.

IQ/Football Intelligence: Whether it's zone or gap schemes, Allen understands the blocking scheme and can find an open hole to pick up positive yardage.

Play Experience: Allen is a dependable running back who has played all four years at Penn State, with experience in championship games and the playoffs.

Concerns:

Speed: Allen lacks top-end speed to run away from defenders in the open field and will get caught.

Passing Game Impact: Allen is a limited athlete, which means he has a limit on how much he can provide as a pass catcher out of the backfield. Allen's biggest impact may be in pass protection.