Former Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen became the youngest player in NFL history to record multiple scrimmage touchdowns in the same game on Sunday, per StatMuse.
At just 20 days and 239 days, Allen entered the 2024 slate as the NFL’s youngest player. Only Andy Livingston, who played for Chicago and New Orleans from 1964-70, was younger when he scored his first touchdown (20 years, 53 days).
Allen found the end zone twice during the afternoon’s triumph over the Tennessee Titans. His first score came in the form of a 12-yard catch from NFL legend Aaron Rodgers with under two minutes to spare in the first half. The second touchdown, which became the game-winning score, was a 20-yard run down the right sideline with under five minutes to play in the match.
In addition to his touchdowns, the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin native finished the contest with seven carries for 33 yards and corralled two catches for 23 yards.
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Head coach Robert Saleh had this to say of Allen after the contest:
“There’s no doubt he’s gonna run over whoever is standing in his way.”
While New York running back Breece Hall still commands the Jets’ running back room, Allen’s output indicates his involvement only growing with New York’s offense for the remainder of the season.
The Jets square off with the Patriots on Sept. 19 and Broncos on Sept. 29 at home over the next two weeks.