From now until the 2023 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Wisconsin RB Braelon Allen.
#0 BRAELON ALLEN, RB, WISCONSIN – (JUNIOR) 6010, 235 POUNDS
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Braelon Allen | 6010, 235 | 9 1/4″ | 31 1/4″ | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| 9’9″ | 32″ | N/A |
THE GOOD
— Has fantastic size with an athletic, chiseled frame
— Possesses good play strength to carry the load between the tackles
— Physical runner that can break through arm tackles and get yards after contact
— Runs hard behind his pads, often requiring more than one to bring him down
— Strong pass protector that plays with a solid base and a sound punch
— Will stonewall blitzers in their tracks in pass pro
— Capable pass catcher out of the backfield that was underutilized in college
— Has shown he can find the hole and hit it hard with burst and acceleration
— Builds up speed in the open field and can be hard to bring down from behind
— Has a nasty stiff arm to keep defenders off his frame
— Displays urgency in short-yardage and red zone situations, having a nose to convert
— One of the youngest prospects in history with a lot of mileage left
THE BAD
— Lacks that second gear as a runner to consistently pull away from defenses
— Takes a little bit to get going, needing a bit of a runway
— Size and tightness make it hard for him to change directions in tight spaces
— Displayed better burst and vision in 2021 and 2022 than in 2023
— Lacks elusiveness in the open field compared to smaller backs
— Can stand to play more to his size and carry that bully demeanor as a runner
— Has shown to have a fumbling issue this past season
BIO
— Junior prospect from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
— Born January 20, 2004 (age 20)
— Four-star recruit by Rivals, playing both running back and safety
— Initially committed as member of 2022 class, but reclassified and joined Badgers in 2021
— Played in 12 games and started four in 2021 and carried the ball 186 times for 1,268 yards and 12 touchdowns along with eight receptions for 39 yards
— Started all 12 games in 2022 and carried the ball 230 times for 1,242 yards and 11 touchdowns along with 13 receptions for 104 yards
— Played in 11 games and started nine in 2023 and recorded 181 carries for 984 yards and 12 touchdowns along with 28 receptions for 131 yards
— Cut out gluten, dairy, fried food, and artificial sugars from his diet in 2023 and still managed to add 10 pounds to his frame while dropping his body fat percentage
— Life Sciences Communication major
— 3x Second team All-Big Ten (2021-23), Freshman All-American
TAPE BREAKDOWN
Wisconsin RB Braelon sticks out in the 2024 draft class for several reasons.