Position: Running Back
Height: 5′-11″
Weight: 220 lb
Hometown: Bradenton, FL
High School: IMG Academy
Twitter: @kaytron_allen
Committed: July 16, 2021
247 Sports: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rivals.com: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Overview
Penn State could potentially have a dynamic running back duo in the Class of 2022, if it can build an offensive line that allows it to reach its full potential. Having Nicholas Singleton in the recruiting class would have been perfectly good enough, but the addition of Kaytron Allen gives the Nittany Lions even more to look forward to with its running game in the years to come.
Like Singleton, Allen brings good size and stature to the running back position. Allen has the ideal size for a college running back and he should be a durable option on the ground for the Nittany Lions once he gets into the running back mix.
A scouting report from 247 Sports notes Allen offers a quick burst of speed and he has incredible vision and offensive awareness to identify his best opportunities in the heat of the moment. More importantly, he is a tough back to bring down because he has good stability and keeps his legs moving. And yes, he has good receiving skills so he could easily be used in a variety of ways in the Penn State offense.
Penn State’s running backs have not lived up to the hype in recent years for one reason or another. Despite having three running backs appear on the 2021 preseason Doak Walker Award watch list, not one player on Penn State’s roster managed to rush for 100 yards in a single game during the 2021 season. With the additions of Allen and Singleton to the recruiting class, Penn State should have the talent at the running back position to lead a solid running game in the next few years. But the success of Allen and any Penn State running back may fall on the success of the offensive line.
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