When Wisconsin football running back Braelon Allen spoke to a group of reporters at the McClain Center on Friday after completing on-field drills led by NFL personnel during the Badgers’ pro day, one of the biggest question marks surrounding his skill set remained unanswered.
Allen opted out of running the 40-yard dash or participating in agility drills, focusing instead on running routes, catching passes, and engaging in running-back-specific work. He cited a lingering high ankle sprain from last season, which sidelined him for two and a half games, as the reason for his decision. Although he considered running at the pro day, Allen ultimately decided to let his tape speak for itself.