Braelon Allen
Braelon Allen  RB  Wisconsin | NFL Draft 2024 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Braelon Allen
Height
6-1
Weight
235
College
Wisconsin
Position
RB
Class
Junior
Home town
Fond Du Lac, WI
83.4/100
Player Rating
8
PositionRank (RB)
4.4
FortyYD Time
Rush YDs
984
Rush AVG
5.4
Rush TDs
12
Receptions
28
Rec YDs
131

Braelon Allen RB Wisconsin | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Braelon Allen RB Wisconsin
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Work-Horse Back
Last Updated: 03/22/2024
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.40 seconds (92%*)
Age: 20.2 DOB: 01/20/2004
Measurables:
Height: 6-1 (89%*) Weight: 235 (94%*)
Hands: 9 1/4 (49%*) Arm: 31 1/4 (58%*)
Forty: 4.40 (O) (92%*)
Vertical: 32 (C) (21%*) Broad: 117 (C) (40%*)
Bench: 26 (C) (93%*)
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(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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ROLE: Work-Horse Back
Last Updated: 03/22/2024
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.40 seconds (92%*)
Age: 20.2 DOB: 01/20/2004
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-1 (89%*) Weight: 235 (94%*)
Hands: 9 1/4 (49%*) Arm: 31 1/4 (58%*)
Forty: 4.40 (O) (92%*)
Vertical: 32 (C) (21%*) Broad: 117 (C) (40%*)
Bench: 26 (C) (93%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 83.4 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
75%
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Rushing:
79%
Break Tackles:
77%
Receiving/Hands:
60%
Pass Blocking:
32%
Run Blocking:
64%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 4th
Overall Rank: #106 Position rank: #8
College Games: 33 College Snaps: 1220
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 83/100
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 90 Stars 247 RATING: 90/100
Grade: 4 Stars 4 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
Player Comparison* (Similarity level)
Zach Evans - Mississippi
62%
Zamir White - Georgia
58%
Xazavian Valladay - Arizona State
56%
Draft Profile: Bio
Initially set to join the college ranks in 2022, Allen reclassified to start his collegiate career a year early, making an immediate impact in the Big Ten. Over three seasons, he tallied 25 starts, amassing impressive stats including 1,268 yards and 12 touchdowns on 186 carries in 2021, and 1,242 yards with 11 touchdowns from 230 carries in 2022. His consistent performance earned him second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Despite transitioning from high school, where he played both linebacker and running back, Allen quickly found his footing at Wisconsin, focusing solely on the running back position. His final college season saw him record 181 carries for 984 yards, averaging 5.4 yards per attempt, and crossing the end zone 12 times, alongside 28 receptions for 132 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Made Bruce Feldman's 2023 Freak's List - ranked #34. He wrote "Last year he made it on the strength of his power-cleaning 406 pounds and clocking a 1.49 in his 10-yard split. He benched 365. Allen has bulked up 10 more pounds to 245 now. “I’m bigger, but I am leaner now,” Allen says. “I went from 11 percent body fat to 8 percent this offseason. I’m definitely faster now.”"
  • Rare combination of size and strength, capable of handling a high volume of carries.
  • Excels in contact balance and power, often breaking tackles to gain extra yards.
  • Possesses effective vision and decisiveness, quickly identifying and exploiting running lanes.
  • Shows surprising agility for his size, able to navigate through tight spaces.
  • Adept at using his body in pass protection and as a reliable check-down receiver.
  • Brings a physical, no-nonsense style to the running game, consistently moving the chains.
  • Has the build and mentality of a goal-line back, effectively plowing through defenders.
  • Capable of contributing on passing downs, albeit in a limited capacity.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Struggles with agility behind the line, impacting his ability to avoid initial contact.
  • Limited route tree as a receiver, reducing his threat in the passing game.
  • Technique in pass protection needs refinement to maximize effectiveness.
  • Tendency to carry the ball away from his body, increasing fumble risk.
Scouting Report: Summary
Braelon Allen enters the NFL draft as a physical force out of Wisconsin, with a profile that screams traditional power back. His college tape shows a back who thrives between the tackles, leveraging a blend of size and power that's become increasingly rare in today's game. Allen's ability to absorb hits and continue churning for extra yards fits the mold of a bruising runner capable of wearing down defenses.

On the flip side, Allen's shortcomings in the passing game and his pass protection skills are areas of concern for a league that favors three-down backs. His limited route tree and below-average pass blocking could pigeonhole him into a more situational role, particularly in offenses that lean heavily on their backs in the passing game. Despite these limitations, Allen's physicality and success in short-yardage situations should not be underestimated, as they provide a valuable toolset for teams looking to establish a ground-and-pound identity.

Ultimately, Allen's transition to the NFL will hinge on finding a team that values his strengths and can mitigate his weaknesses. His potential to contribute as part of a running back committee, especially in short-yardage and goal-line situations, could make him a valuable asset. While he may not fit the mold of a modern, versatile NFL back, Allen's toughness and tenacity promise to bring a hard-nosed, physical dimension to any backfield.

Braelon Allen percentiles vs other Running Backs (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate Braelon Allen (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
87.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
9.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance. For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.

*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.