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Kaytron Allen

Kaytron Allen has a totally different play style than his true freshman counterpart Nicholas Singleton. At 220 pounds, Allen is a big, bruising, downhill style runner, and while he doesn’t quite have the top-end speed that Singleton does, he still does a lot of things very well.

According to his evaluation by 247 Sports, he has a good first step, good stop/start ability, and great vision. His build also makes him difficult to bring down, and he fights hard through contact for extra yards.

Playing at IMG Academy, Allen has played with and against some of the top high school talent in the country, which should make his transition to the college game easier than most. He has plenty of experience as a pass-catcher and also in pass protection, which should give him an opportunity to see the field on a weekly basis as a true freshman.

Don’t expect Allen to get a ton of touches in 2022, especially early on. He might start the year behind a more experienced Devyn Ford on the depth chart, but similar to Singleton, he could see his workload increase as he gains experience and proves himself against Big 10 competition.