Kaytron Allen

NFL Draft Profile: Kaytron Allen

Position: Running Back | School: Penn State | Class: Senior

Height: 5'11" | Weight: 225 lbs | Archetype: Power / 3-Down Back

College Career Summary

Kaytron Allen, famously known as "Fatman," concludes his career at Penn State as one of the most prolific and respected runners in program history. Often operating as the physical hammer to Nick Singleton’s lightning, Allen eventually became the record-setter. In November 2025, he broke the long-standing Penn State all-time rushing record, surpassing Evan Royster to become the first Nittany Lion ever to eclipse 4,000 career rushing yards.

His 2025 campaign was a masterclass in consistency and "down-hill" dominance. He led the Big Ten in rushing average (6.2 YPC) among high-volume backs and carried the Penn State offense during a mid-season stretch of coaching instability. Allen's durability and physical style earned him First-Team All-Big Ten and Second-Team All-American honors, finishing with a career-best 1,303 rushing yards.

2025 Regular Season Stats

• Rushing: 210 Carries, 1,303 Yds, 15 TD (6.2 avg)

• Receiving: 18 Receptions, 68 Yds, 0 TD

• Career Totals: 4,180 Rushing Yds, 39 Rushing TD (43 Total TD)

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Stats (Rush/Yds/TD)	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	vs Nevada	14/101/1	B+	Strong start; looked noticeably leaner and faster than 2024.
4	vs #5 Oregon	14/124/1	A	Big Game Hunter. Kept PSU in the game against elite speed.
5	@ UCLA	21/78/2	B-	Gritty "volumed" performance; found the end zone twice in a loss.
7	@ Iowa	18/102/2	A+	The Grinder. Most impressive tape of the year against a stout DL.
9	vs #1 Indiana	15/65/0	C+	Stifled by Indiana’s front; couldn't find the explosive play.
10	@ Michigan St	22/181/2	A+	Career High. Absolute clinic in vision and contact balance.
11	vs Nebraska	20/160/2	A+	History Made. Broke the PSU all-time rushing yardage record.
12	@ Rutgers	22/226/1	A+	Season Peak. Eclipsed 4,000 career yards with multiple 40+ yard runs.
Bowl	vs Clemson	10/42/0	B-	Played limited snaps as "Questionable" (lower body); provided leadership.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 98/100

• Leadership: Transformed from a quiet freshman into a vocal leader. Coach Terry Smith noted his massive maturity leap in 2025.

• Mental Toughness: Recovered from a facial injury and limp mid-game vs. Nebraska to return and break the school record.

• Competitor/Team Player: Shared the backfield for four years with a superstar (Singleton) with zero friction; ultimate "program guy."

• Star Power: The primary chain-mover for the Nittany Lions.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 90/100

• Height/Weight: 5'11", 225 lbs. (Elite density for the NFL level).

• Stamina: Capable of 20+ carry games; gets stronger as the defense tires.

• Durability: Played 54 career games. Listed as "questionable" for the 2025 bowl but otherwise incredibly reliable.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 94/100

• Ball Security: Excellent. High-and-tight runner who rarely puts the ball on the turf.

• Vision: Elite. His best trait. Navigates "dirty" lanes better than most in this class.

• Contact Balance: Exceptional. Rarely goes down on the first hit; elite leg drive.

• Catching: Reliable hands, though receiving production dipped in 2025 due to offensive scheme changes.

• Pass Block: Strong. A brick wall against blitzing safeties.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 85/100

• Speed: Improved in 2025 (hit 67-yard long), but lacks "track star" breakaway speed.

• Agility/COD: Very good for his weight; uses "micro-cuts" to find holes.

• Acceleration: Good burst through the line, though he doesn't have a third gear in the open field.

• Break Tackle: Top-tier. One of the highest "missed tackles forced" rates in the Big Ten.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 96/100

• Awareness: High processing speed; anticipates defensive flow and manipulates second-level linebackers.

NFL Scouting Report

• Strengths: Historic production (PSU's all-time leader); pro-ready frame and physicality; surgical vision in tight quarters; elite "short-yardage" reliability.

• Weaknesses: Lacks elite top-end "burner" speed; heavy career workload (769 carries) may concern some teams regarding "tread on the tires."

• Scheme Fit: Ideal for Gap/Power or Inside Zone offenses (e.g., Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills).

• NFL Comparison: Nick Chubb / Montgomery.

Scout's Final Word

"Kaytron Allen is the 'pro's pro' of this running back class. He won’t win many track meets, but he will win the 4th quarter. His vision and contact balance are arguably the best in the country. He has the size to be a Year 1 starter and the IQ to be a cornerstone of a rushing attack. Breaking records at a school like Penn State is no fluke. Projected: Round 2–3."