2025 Penn State football: Kaytron Allen player profile

Going into the 2025 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will examine each player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover the player’s background, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season.

Kaytron Allen has been one half of the dynamic duo of running backs in Happy Valley for the last three seasons, with him and Nick Singleton accounting for the bulk of the team’s rushing success. Allen has been a consistent and steady presence in the backfield, totaling over 3,000 all-purpose yards since his breakout freshman campaign. Heading into his senior year with newly hired running backs coach Stan Drayton, Allen is looking to take his game to the next level in 2025.

Preseason Player Profile

Hometown: Norfolk, Virginia

Height: 5-11

Weight: 217 lb

Class in 2025: Senior

Recruiting Rankings

Class of 2022: Consensus 4-star recruit, No. 12 running back (247Sports)

Though he’s often overshadowed by Singleton, Allen is one of the best running backs in the Big Ten. The tandem have wreaked havoc on defenses for years, and that should continue into next season. Both players are within reach of Penn State’s career rushing yards record, held by Evan Royster at 3,932 yards.

Career Stats

GamesCarriesYardsTouchdownsYards per carry202213167867105.220231317290265.22024162201,10885.0

Depth Chart Overview

Allen and Singleton will likely rotate between who gets the first snaps depending on opponent and gameplan, but both will get lots of touches as co-starters. The two will retain their mantle atop the running back room, barring injury, in 2025, while the younger players will have to wait a little longer for the chance at a starting role.

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Publish date : 2025-05-09 13:00:00

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