Former Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen will have more opportunity in the New York Jets backfield to show them he's ready to take over the lead role from Breece Hall.

R unning backs experienced a renaissance in 2024 thanks mostly to the likes of Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, and Josh Jacobs. But while their collective production -- coupled with team success -- has likely helped all running backs financially, it is still mostly normal for clubs to deploy a clear running back by committee approach.

2024: The No. 134 overall pick of the draft, Allen went wire to wire as the Jets’ “1B” back behind Breece Hall, but it ended up amounting to only three scores on 111 total touches. Stuck in a bad offense and behind Hall on the touches that mattered most, Allen was also hurt by the late-season emergence of fellow rookie Isaiah Davis.

Several players have a lot riding on the line, starting with running back Breece Hall. This is nothing new, as there was speculation the Jets would trade the fourth-year veteran, who looked like a star in the making as a rookie, this past offseason.

Watch as Braelon Allen reels in a catch in the flat and sprints down the sideline for a big gain Tuesday during practice.

There's growing speculation in the football world that the New York Jets will look to trade starting running back Breece Hall this year, opting to roll with Bra

Braelon Allen #0 of the New York Jets looks on during the first half of their preseason game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Allen rushed eight times for 33 yards and failed to bring in his only target during the Jets ' 30-10 preseason win over the Packers on Saturday night.

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At his 6-foot-1, 235-pound stature, Allen's speed has evolved into one of the more potent parts of his offensive toolbox. The former Badger certainly showcased that burst this past weekend against Green Bay, where he averaged over four yards per carry and ripped off an up-the-middle run of 14 yards in the first quarter.