The Baltimore Ravens drafted rookie running back Javorius “Buck” Allen in the 4th round of the 2015 NFL Draft with an eye towards the future. With their current starter, Justin Forsett, entering the dreaded running back decline age, they wanted to bring in a guy who could learn and grow behind him.
Following sophomore back Lorenzo Taliaferro’s multiple week injury, Allen’s role might be bigger than expected as he instantly rises to the #2 spot behind Forsett. And for the record, Forsett has a high opinion of the rookie, recently comparing him to one of the NFL’s best running backs – Arian Foster.