Commanders Draft Kaytron Allen for Power Running Game

0:00On April 26, the Washington commanders just short up their running back room in the 2026 NFL draft, snagging Penn State Star K-Tron, Allen with the 187th overall pick in the 6th round. After a brutal 2025 season where their ground game flatline and quarterback Jaden Daniels battled injuries non-stop, this move aims to. Bring some real punch-up front. They already had some quick-shifty backs, but Allen's tough between the tackle style adds that missing balance. Last year's 7th round fan-fave, Jakory Kroski Merritt brought hype, yet the team is still hunting upgrades to fix the offense for good. Fans are buzzing about Allen's legacy at Penn State, where he smashed the school's all-time rushing record with 4,180 yards, and landed 3rd in touchdowns. Only Philly Eagles beat Saquam Barkley and his old teammate Nicholas Singleton, who went 5th round to the Tennessee Titans today, sit ahead of him. This physical runner could slide right into Washington's backfield as a go-to guy next fall.

1:04With this pick, the commanders are building a more versatile attack that might finally get them rolling. NFL News Today, powered by AI-Breen U-Wood Matters on Game Day. I'm Kory with the story.