Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen, the No. 134 overall draft pick, openly values pass protection and made a promise to New York Jets' quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
on Saturday, the Wisconsin product has used social media to embrace his new squad. The 6-foot-1, 235-pound bruiser, who appears to have the mentality of a fourth-line hockey enforcer, started by reconnecting with Jets' center Joe Tippmann, who blocked for Allen during their shared time in Madison.
Next, Allen made sure to publicly back New York's starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is battling back from Achilles surgery at 40 years old,at least two more seasons"I try to punish defenders, create contact, more than take it and absorb it. So that is what I bring to the Jets, physical downhill runner, more than willing in pass protection and also able to run routes," said Allen during a post-draft media availability.The 20-year-old is a weight room warrior.
He totaled 3,494 yards and 35 touchdowns on the ground over three seasons as Wisconsin's featured ball carrier. The hard runner also totaled 49 receptions over 35 games.
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