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Penn State RB Allen Drafted by Commanders
25 Apr
Summary
- Kaytron Allen, Penn State's all-time leading rusher, drafted by Commanders.
- Allen and Singleton made history as first PSU duo over 1,000 rushing yards.
- Allen holds program records for rushing attempts and ranks high in touchdowns.
Kaytron Allen, Penn State's all-time leading rusher, has officially entered the NFL. He was selected by the Washington Commanders in the sixth round of the recent NFL Draft, pick number 187 overall. Allen concluded his collegiate career with an impressive 4,180 rushing yards.
Allen will be joined in the NFL by former teammate Nicholas Singleton, who was drafted earlier in the fifth round by the Tennessee Titans. The pair made history in 2024 by becoming the first offensive duo in Penn State history to each rush for over 1,000 yards in a single season. Allen led the Nittany Lions in rushing yards for the past two seasons and earned multiple accolades, including third-team All-American honors in 2025.
Throughout his 54-game career with Penn State, Allen recorded 769 rushing attempts for 4,180 yards and 39 touchdowns, averaging 5.4 yards per carry. His career rushing attempts rank first in program history, and he also holds significant rankings in touchdowns and all-purpose yards. Allen's most productive season was in 2026, where he rushed for 1,303 yards and 15 touchdowns.
