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Jets Breakout Player? Young RB Emerging As Potential Star

The Jets could have a young star on their hands...
Zach Pressnell|
Jul 24, 2025; Florham Park, NY, USA; New York Jets running back Zach Evans (38) and running back Braelon Allen (0) participate in a drill during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Jul 24, 2025; Florham Park, NY, USA; New York Jets running back Zach Evans (38) and running back Braelon Allen (0) participate in a drill during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images | John Jones-Imagn Images

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The New York Jets went out of their way to get younger in the offseason, opting to cut players like Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams.

Players like Justin Fields, Armand Membou, and Garrett Wilson have stolen the spotlight for the Jets this offseason, for good reason, but there are still some talented names not being mentioned as much in the media.

Blair Yusko of The Jet Press recently suggested running back Braelon Allen could be the next breakout star for the young and improving Jets.

"Similar to the rest of the Jets' run game, Allen's rookie season suffered from a midseason coordinator change and a quarterback who ignored the run at times and instead threw 30-40 passes a game as the losses continued to mount," Yusko wrote. "One area the Jets should look to use Allen in more is short-yardage situations. The Wisconsin product had an 87.5% conversion rate on runs that needed two yards or less for a first down.

"His 90.0 Pro Football Focus rushing grade on those runs ranked first in the NFL. Aaron Glenn had made it known that he wants this Jets team to be known for its physicality and competitiveness. Allen's size and physical running style fit exactly into what the Jets are looking for. The Jets may have their own version of Sonic & Knuckles with Breece Hall and Braelon Allen."

Allen is seemingly one of the better young running backs in football, so much so that the Jets reportedly entertained the idea of trading Breece Hall in order to clear more playing time for Allen.

Allen has looked impressive in camp, too. Somehow, he seems leaner, stronger, and faster than he was last season, which is absurd to see, considering how lean, strong, and fast he was last year.

The young running back is a clear breakout candidate heading into the year. He could earn a lot of playing time alongside Fields and the other playmakers on offense. After this year, the backfield is seemingly his going forward.

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Zach Pressnell
ZACH PRESSNELL

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "New York Jets On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org

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