Overview
- In a video posted to X by WFRV’s Kyle Malzhan, Packers running back Israel Abanikanda said he believes Allen “can be the next Derrick Henry” and praised his blend of size, burst and all-around skills.
- Allen enters his second NFL season after posting 334 rushing yards, two touchdowns and 19 receptions for 148 yards as a rookie fourth-round pick in 2024.
- Standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 235 pounds, Allen converted 14 of 16 short-yardage runs under two yards last season, bolstering power-back comparisons to four-time All-Pro Derrick Henry.
- The Jets face the Packers in their preseason opener Saturday night with a 31st-ranked rushing offense to overhaul under new coach Aaron Glenn.
- Allen is set to join lead back Breece Hall under quarterback Justin Fields in reshaping New York’s backfield committee and breaking free from last season’s ground-game struggles.