Badgers' Player Spotlight: Running Back Braelon Allen

A Look at Running Back Braelon Allen through the seasons.

Sep 22, 2023; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) makes a heart with his hands in honor of teammate Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) after Mellusi suffered an injury during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports / © Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

From High School Stardom to College Dominance

Braelon Allen hails from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. During his sophomore year of high school, he had a standout performance, recording 48 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, and making 3 interceptions. On the offensive side, Allen rushed for 621 yards, scoring 6 touchdowns. 

 Allen was named to the WFCA all-state team for both his offensive role as a running back and his defensive role as a safety in 2021. Demonstrating incredible rushing skills, he amassed 1,039 yards in just seven games with 71 carries. He concluded the season with a total of 23 touchdowns and 135 receiving yards.

Sep 16, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) holds the football out to score a touchdown during the third quarter against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports / © Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

He was initially set to join the Wisconsin Badgers in 2022, but Allen reclassified and became part of the team a year earlier, in 2021.

In 2021, Allen played as a running back for the Badgers, participating in 12 games and starting in 4 of them. He accumulated 1,242 rushing yards, with his longest rush being 71 yards, and scored 12 total touchdowns.

Allen took part in a dozen games for the Wisconsin Badgers in the 2022 season. He clocked an impressive long rush of 96 yards, with 1,268 rushing yards, resulting in a total of 12 total touchdowns.

Sep 2, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) rushes with the football during the third quarter against the Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports / © Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

On Pace for an Outstanding Year

Now in 2023, Allen has 371 rushing yards and so far has played in all 4 games of the season. During the September 2 game against Buffalo, he managed 141 rushing yards. He has had 6 total touchdowns so far this season.

In the most recent game against Purdue Allen scored 2 touchdowns with 116 rushing yards.

Braelon Allen has proven himself to be a strong running back and we can't wait to see how he plays in the upcoming game against Rutgers!

Stay in the loop with all things Wisconsin Badgers by following us on Facebook: allbadgers247

Don't forget to join our Facebook community!