Former Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen officially began his first season of professional football this week as the New York Jets kicked off their training camp in preparation for the 2024 NFL season.
The Badger great was the No. 134 overall selection by the Jets in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft. He was one of three former Badgers selected, along with Tanor Bortolini (Indianapolis Colts) and Isaac Guerendo (San Francisco 49ers, via Louisville).
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Allen projects to enter the 2024 season as the primary backup to Jets star running back Breece Hall. He should see a majority of the snaps in goal-line and other short-yardage scenarios.
The former Badger has already grabbed a few headlines upon entering the NFL, first by becoming the youngest player in the league and the first ever born in 2004. He’ll likely stay in the spotlight as the Jets command the nation’s attention with veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers back healthy for possibly a final season.
Before Allen and the Jets begin preseason action on Aug. 10 against the Washington Commanders, here is an initial look at the former Wisconsin star at the team’s training camp: