Kaytron Allen

Kaytron Allen
No. 31 – Washington Commanders
PositionRunning back
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2003-01-08) January 8, 2003 (age 23)
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight217 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolIMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida)
CollegePenn State (2022–2025)
NFL draft2026: 6th round, 187th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kaytron Lamont Allen (born January 8, 2003), nicknamed "Fatman", is an American professional football running back for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). Allen played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions, finishing as their all-time leader in rushing yards with over 4,000, and was selected by the Commanders in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Early life

Allen was born on January 8, 2003, and grew up in Norfolk, Virginia.[1][2] He initially attended Norview High School and rushed for 1,465 yards and 16 touchdowns as a freshman before transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.[3][4] Allen rushed for 1,097 yards and 16 touchdowns on 135 carries in his first season at IMG.[5] He rushed for 515 yards and nine touchdowns in seven games during his junior season.[6]

Allen rushed for over 1,400 yards and scored 27 touchdowns as a senior.[7] Allen was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Penn State over offers from Alabama, Maryland, Tennessee, USC, Georgia, Ohio State, Florida, Texas, and Miami.[8][9]

College career

Allen joined the Penn State Nittany Lions as an early enrollee in January 2022.[10][11] He entered his freshman season as the Nittany Lions' third running back.[12][13] Allen was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week after rushing for 111 yards and one touchdown on 13 carries in a 33–14 win over Central Michigan.[14][15] Allen finished his Penn State career as their all-time leader in rushing yards with 4,180.[16]

College statistics
Year Team Games Rushing Receiving
GP GS Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD
2022 Penn State 13 3 167 867 5.2 10 20 188 9.4 1
2023 Penn State 13 7 172 902 5.2 6 14 81 5.8 1
2024 Penn State 16 5 220 1,108 5.0 8 18 153 8.5 2
2025 Penn State 12 9 210 1,303 6.2 15 18 68 3.8 0
Career 54 24 769 4,180 5.4 39 70 490 7.0 4

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Wingspan
5 ft 11+3⁄8 in
(1.81 m)		 216 lb
(98 kg)		 29+1⁄2 in
(0.75 m)		 9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 6 ft 0+3⁄4 in
(1.85 m)
All values from NFL Combine[17][18]

Allen was selected by the Washington Commanders in the sixth round with the 187th overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft, signing his four-year rookie contract on May 8, 2026.[19][20]

Personal life

Allen prefers to be called by the nickname Fatman, which began in childhood.[21]

References

  1. ^ Rubama, Larry (July 16, 2021). "Norfolk running back Kaytron Allen commits to Penn State". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  2. ^ Brugler, Dane. "Kaytron Allen - The Beast 2026". The Athletic. The New York Times. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  3. ^ Snyder, Ryan (July 16, 2021). "Penn State football picks up another Rivals250 RB in Kaytron Allen". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  4. ^ Means, Stephen (March 20, 2021). "Ohio State football and the recruiting battle for 4-star running back Kaytron Allen". Cleveland.com. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  5. ^ Means, Stephen (October 28, 2020). "Kaytron Allen, 2022 RB says Ohio State football is at the top of his list, for now: Buckeyes Recruiting Roundup". Cleveland.com. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  6. ^ Donohue, Tyler (July 16, 2021). "Decision Day: Four-star RB Kaytron Allen trending to Penn State". 247Sports.com. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  7. ^ Scarcella, Rich (June 8, 2022). "Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen draw high praise from Penn State football coaches". Reading Eagle. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  8. ^ Gallen, Daniel (December 15, 2021). "Penn State signs 4-star Kaytron Allen, another 'well-rounded running back'". The Patriot-News. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  9. ^ "Penn State football: Kaytron Allen, Jordan Allen lead recruiting surge". York Daily Record. July 19, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  10. ^ "Kaytron Allen looms as a 'big' presence in Penn State's running back picture moving forward". The Patriot-News. February 17, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  11. ^ "Penn State freshmen Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen impressing early in crowded running back room". The Patriot-News. March 31, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  12. ^ "Freshman RBs continue to impress; Wallace catching on at WR". Sharon Herald. August 29, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  13. ^ Wogenrich, Mark (October 7, 2022). "Penn State's Running Back Room Changes Again". SI.com. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  14. ^ "Penn State's Kaytron Allen named Big Ten Freshman of the Week". The Patriot-News. February 17, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  15. ^ "Penn State freshman running back Kaytron Allen shines amid offensive struggles against Central Michigan". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. September 25, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  16. ^ "Kaytron Allen passes Evan Royster for Penn State rushing record". ESPN. November 22, 2025. Retrieved May 4, 2026.
  17. ^ "Kaytron Allen Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  18. ^ "Kaytron Allen College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  19. ^ "Commanders select RB Kaytron Allen with No. 187 overall pick". Commanders.com. April 25, 2026. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  20. ^ Selby, Zach (May 8, 2026). "Commanders sign 2026 draft class". Commanders.com. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  21. ^ Carpenter, Les (April 26, 2026). "Rather than draft for need, the Commanders picked players they liked". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved April 27, 2026.

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