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Penn State’s Kaytron Allen Declares for 2026 NFL Draft

His move follows Nick Singleton’s decision a day earlier, leaving Penn State to rebuild its backfield for 2026.

Overview

  • Allen announced his decision on his verified X account on Dec. 30.
  • He departs as Penn State’s all-time leading rusher with more than 4,180 career yards and 39 rushing touchdowns, third-most in school history.
  • The declaration comes one day after fellow running back Nick Singleton entered the draft, ending the Nittany Lions’ long-running tandem.
  • Allen did not play in the Pinstripe Bowl after opting out late in the season.
  • Early evaluations describe him as a physical, dependable prospect, with some projections placing him in the early-to-mid rounds.