Braelon Allen shares cheeky answer to why he fell to fourth round in 2024 NFL draft

New York Jets rookie Braelon Allen has taken the league by storm. So why did he fall to the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft?

New York Jets running back Braelon Allen (0) runs for a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. / Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Fresh off his outstanding performance on Thursday night, New York Jets rookie Braelon Allen had something to say about being selected in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Allen was on social media Friday morning when he saw someone ask the question he's likely been asking himself for months now: "How ... did Braelon Allen drop to the fourth round?"

His response was pure gold. Mocking the NFL Scouting Combine, he made it clear where he stands:

Everyone wanted to see me run in my underwear to decide if I was a good football player https://t.co/npblJ6ykjf

— Braelon Allen (@BraelonAllen) September 20, 2024

Allen didn't run at the combine. He was recovering from "lower body issues" sustained during his final season at Wisconsin. The drills he did participate in didn't highlight what he does best, which is run through people as a power back.

"I'm a physical, downhill runner," he described his running style. "I try to punish defenders, create contact more than take it and absorb it. I'm more than willing in pass protection, and I'm also able to run routes and catch the ball fairly well. I think I'm a well-rounded back that's bigger than most, so it's a little different than what a lot of people are getting."

- Braelon Allen

So far this season, Allen has done just that. He's averaging 5.1 yards per carry, has tallied 141 yards and a touchdown on 25 touches. He's also running through NFL defenders at an astonishing rate.

Braelon Allen is currently PFF’s No. 1 graded RB in the entire NFL by rushing grade.

The #Jets rookie is averaging 5.1 YPC on 19 attempts for 96 yards.

4.11 yards after contact per attempt is top-5 among qualifiers.

He’s the real deal. Youngest player in the NFL btw.

— The Jet Press (@TheJetPress) September 20, 2024

The Jets have found a hidden gem. That much is clear.