News broke earlier this week that Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen was opting out of the remainder of the season and declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft.
The decision comes as a surprise to nobody, as the young running back appeared after Wisconsin’s 28-14 win over Minnesota as if the game was his last. Given his established talent, carry load and average career length at the position, it is a decision that should’ve been expected.
Allen finishes his Wisconsin career with 3494 yards, 5.9 yards per carry and 35 touchdowns. He played through injuries for the large part of three seasons, consistently operating as the engine of the Wisconsin offense.
Plus, the Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin native recorded the totals he did while facing eight-man boxes for his first two years of his career. The Badgers’ offense didn’t move forward if Allen wasn’t carrying them forward.
Pretty emotional Braelon Allen after the game. pic.twitter.com/V2vE1rfp5w
— Zach Heilprin (@ZachHeilprin) November 26, 2023
Although he only played three seasons, here is where Allen finishes his career among Wisconsin’s best all-time running backs: