New York Jets rookie Braelon Allen has taken the league by storm. So why did he fall to the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft?

The New York Jets may have found a steal in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft when they selected former Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen with the No. 134 overall pick. Despite being one of the youngest players in the entire class and possessing excellent size at 6-foot-1, 235 pounds, there were nine running backs selected over him.

New York Jets rookie Braelon Allen has become the youngest player to score a touchdown from scrimmage in the NFL in 94 years.

The Jets running back is off to a strong start in his rookie season, and is already proving his doubters wrong.

Braelon Allen is a good running back, as we’ve seen so far with the New York Jets. He’s been the thunder to Breece Hall’s lightning and ran for 55 yards on Thursday on just 11 carries. And that made everyone wonder: how did the running back out of Wisconsin fall to the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft?

Jets rookie running back Braelon Allen turned in a strong performance on Thursday night, carrying 11 times for 55 yards in a win over the Patriots.

New York Jets rookie running back Braelon Allen has gotten off to a strong start this season, prompting some fans to wonder how he fell to the fourth round

Braelon Allen has been a bright spot for the Jets through three weeks, which has given him the opportunity to take a jab at the NFL draft process. Through three games, he has 19 carries for 96 yards — more than five yards per carry — with two touchdowns.