2026 NFL Draft scouting report: Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State

It is never too early to begin watching prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah may not be around to make the picks, but that doesn't mean we can't discuss the players themselves. The general manager discussion may be had later, but for now, we are going to focus on any potential Vikings draft fits or players in the draft as a whole.

We are going to be covering every position in the draft, but not all of them will necessarily be the Vikings' needs. But of course, anything is possible for a team, and if not, they will be drafted by a division rival that the Vikings see twice a year.

For this report, we will be discussing a running back. Aaron Jones has been injury-riddled all year. When he plays, though, the team demonstrates that he and Jordan Mason are an effective duo. So what if the team moves on from Jones to free up some money? Then running back becomes a top priority.

With that in mind, here is our report on Penn State's Kaytron Allen.

Information

Kaytron Allen

School: Penn State

Conference: Big Ten

Height/Weight: 5-11 3/8, 216 lbs.

Age when Drafted: 23

Previous Schools: None

Background

• 4-Star Recruit

• Under Armour All-American

• Team Captain in High School

• Second Team All-Big Ten in 2023

Notable Stats

Carries: 769

Rushing Yards: 4,180

Receptions: 70

Receiving Yards: 490

Career Touches: 839

Total Touchdowns: 43

Notable PFF Numbers from 2025

PFF Rushing Grade: 90.1

Yards After Contact Per Carry: 3.77

Missed Tackles Forced: 57

Runs of 10+ Yards: 30

Breakaway Run %: 40.4%

Skills

• Physical runner

• Demonstrates contact balance

• Underrated ability to catch the ball out of the backfield

• Durable, can handle larger workloads

• Good first move at the line of scrimmage or meeting defenders in space

Player Summary

Kaytron Allen is one of the many Penn State skill players who, over the years, have shown good talent or promise, but have been trapped in State College's offense. Kaytron Allen has played right away since he was a Freshman and has shown promise from the first play he had in Beaver Stadium. Allen may not have had the workload of a star running back, but he has a skillset that transitions well to the NFL, and he could be a leadback on Sundays. His vision and power will get his foot in the door with a team, and then his ability to adapt and get better as he is exposed to the environment will have him stick around.

This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2026 NFL Draft scouting report: Kaytron Allen, Running Back, PSU