# Braelon Allen

NFL player. Position: **RB**. Team: **NYJ**.

## Quick Facts

- **Position:** RB
- **Team:** NYJ (New York Jets)
- **Bye week (2026):** 13
- **FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21):** 155

## 2026 Outlook

Jets RB entering Year 3 after a season-ending injury in Year 2. Allen has undergone extensive offseason rehab under Jets training staff and reported being "quite literally the best I've ever felt, the biggest I've ever been" physically heading into 2026. At just 22 years old (Wisconsin product), Allen possesses rare strength and athleticism that made him an early-round draft pick. The key to 2026 upside is 1) staying healthy after the previous injury derailment, and 2) securing a clear backfield role with Breece Hall (per This is quite literally the best I've ever felt, the biggest I've ever been, Braelon Allen poised for breakout third NFL season)).

## Role / Depth Chart

Competing for Jets backfield with Breece Hall. Allen's role depends on health and performance competing for starting workload or primary backup role. Stayed with Jets for full rehab process during offseason.

## Injury Status

Recovered from season-ending injury that plagued his second NFL season. Reports being at best physical condition heading into Year 3, with full rehab support from Jets organization (per This is quite literally the best I've ever felt, the biggest I've ever been, Braelon Allen poised for breakout third NFL season).


## Recent News

- 2026-06-27 — This is quite literally the best I've ever felt, the biggest I've ever been,' Braelon... (This is quite literally the best I've ever felt, the biggest I've ever been,' Braelon...)
- 2026-05-30 — NFL Backfield Rankings: Grading Every Team's Running Backs [2026] (NFL Backfield Rankings: Grading Every Team's Running Backs [2026])
- 2026-05-01 — Fantasy football mock draft: RB-RB is back, and where to draft the new rookie class (Fantasy football mock draft: RB-RB is back, and where to draft the new rookie class)
- 2026-05-18 — Fantasy Football Running Back Handcuff Rankings (2026) (Fantasy Football Running Back Handcuff Rankings (2026))
- 2026-05-19 — 2026 NFL OTA News Tracker (2026 NFL OTA News Tracker)
- 2026-03-10 — New York Jets 2026 positional breakdown: Running back (New York Jets 2026 positional breakdown: Running back)
- 2026-06-01 — Best Running Backs for Fantasy Football 2026 (Best Running Backs for Fantasy Football 2026)
- 2026-03-21 — Breece Hall Dynasty Fantasy Football Value: A Potential Steal In Start-Up Drafts? (Breece Hall Dynasty Fantasy Football Value: A Potential Steal In Start-Up Drafts?)
- 2026-03-16 — New York Jets Stun Fantasy Football Owners in Potential Breece Hall Trade Scenario (New York Jets Stun Fantasy Football Owners in Potential Breece Hall Trade Scenario)
- 2026-06-18 — Breaking down the spring of Geno Smith, for the QB and his offense: Jets notebook (Breaking down the spring of Geno Smith, for the QB and his offense: Jets notebook)


## Open Questions

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