LeQuint Allen

ANALYSIS
The Jaguars drafted running back Bhayshul Tuten in the fourth round, so Allen enters a crowded backfield that already had Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby. Allen declared for the NFL Draft after three years at Syracuse, two of which he served as the starter. Over those two seasons, Allen produced 2,085 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns on 473 carries (4.4 YPC) in addition to 102 receptions for 731 yards and five touchdowns. While Allen handled a hefty workload in college and started 27 straight games, his frame (6-foot, 204 pounds) and upright running style will make it difficult to maintain such a role in the NFL. Nevertheless, Allen adds versatility to the Jaguars' backfield, as he naturally catches balls and makes plays out of the backfield while also showing an ability to line up as a receiver.

ANALYSIS
Allen doesn't have an official 40-yard dash time on his record, but his 10.25-inch hands are the largest in the 2025 running back draft class. That hand size is an intriguing trait for a player whose calling card at Syracuse was his proficiency in passing situations, both as a a pass catcher and in pass protection. Allen exceeded 1,000 rushing yards in each of his last two years but averaged just 4.3 yards per carry in 2023 and 4.5 in 2024. He added 64 catches for 521 yards and four receiving touchdowns in 2024.