May 26, 2025

Braelon Allen was selected by the Jets during Round 4 of the 2024 NFL Draft. That infused Allen into a depth chart that also contained Breece Hall and Isaiah Davis, who was also a member of the 2024 rookie class. Allen finished fourth among all first-year backs in attempts (91/5.4 per game) and was fifth in rushing yards (334/19.6 per game), although he averaged 3.6 yards per attempt. Allen was also second on the Jets in red zone attempts (11), while accumulating 10 forced missed tackles and five explosive runs according to PFF. Allen was also third among rookie backs in routes run (136) and targets (27/1.6 per game). However, Allen did not establish himself as the Jets' RB2 behind Hall, as Davis also emerged in New York's backfield rotation. Davis nearly matched Allen's snap share from Weeks 14-18 (28.0/27.4 percent). Both backs also carried 25 times during that sequence, and Davis easily led the tandem in yards per attempt (6.1/3.8). Touches could be distributed to Hall, Allen, and Davis in a redesigned offense under offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand, and Allen's unpredictable role in New York's reshaped attack prevents you from targeting him as a handcuff. It also restricts the expanded workload he would secure if Hall is forced to the sideline. That should encourage you to avoid selecting him before his current ADPs in best ball leagues (172/RB55) and dynasty startups (153/RB49).--Phil Clark - RotoBaller