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Miami Lands Nebraska Running Back Ajay Allen

Big 10 running back headed to play for the Miami Hurricanes

Miami has hit paydirt in the Transfer Portal once again. This time, it’s a top running back prospect from Nebraska by way of Monroe (La.) Neville.

The Canes needed more playmakers, and flat out at least one more running back, for the 2023 season. That’s what Ajay Allen from Nebraska will give Mario Cristobal and the Miami Hurricanes.

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Here’s an overview of Miami’s newest addition.

Recruiting Rankings

247 Sports: Unranked nationally, 25th running back, and the 16th best player in Louisiana.

Rivals: Unranked nationally, 27th running back, and the 18th best player in Louisiana.

On3: 109th nationally, 5th running back, and 8th best player in Louisiana.

ESPN: Unranked nationally, 74th running back, and 38th best player in Louisiana.

2022 Nebraska Statistics

Attempts: 33

Rushing Yards: 190

Average: 5.8

Touchdowns: 2

Allen’s Fit With The Miami Hurricanes

This will be a running back that can hit the hole and really go, and Allen will be able to make defenders miss. He’s only listed at 185 pounds. That stated, Allen has been a tough running back and one that can probably add more mass in short order.

Further, he’s going to be a nightmare in space within Shannon Dawson’s air raid-based offensive scheme in Coral Gables. Great pickup for the Hurricanes.


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