The breakout star of Wisconsin’s 2021 season is earning well-deserved national honors. Star freshman running back Braelon Allen was named to both the 2021 PFF college football All-True Freshman team and the 247Sports True Freshman All-America team this week.
Allen’s numbers speak for themselves, as the Badger running back eclipsed 1,100 yards and had 12 rushing touchdowns on the season. The Fond Du Lac native burst onto the scene against Illinois, putting together the first of what would be seven consecutive games where he reached at least 100 yards on the ground.
Originally recruited as a safety and having played both sides of the ball in high school, Allen eventually joined what was initially a deep 2021 running back room. After injuries and Jalen Berger’s dismissal from the team, the freshman took advantage of his opportunity.
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