Washington Commanders' Late-Round Gem: Kaytron Allen

0:00On April 30th, Washington Commanders missed out on running back Jeremiah Love early in the 2026 NFL draft, but General Manager Adam. Peter's grab K-Tron Allen in the sixth round instead. This Penn State standout brings power and patience to the backfield, with back to back 1,000 yard seasons under his belt. Analyst Matt Miller from ESPN calls Allen a potential day three steal, praising his consistency and better blocking skills from last year. Unlike speed demons, Allen grinds it out effectively, filling a gap left when power back, Chris Rodriguez Jr. left for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fans and scouts see real opportunity here, with Rashid White, Jerome Ford, and Jacori Kroski-Marit already in the mix. That crowded depth chart means a sixth rounder like Allen could earn reps fast, just like Kroski-Marit did after last year's seventh round pick. Allen is all in, hungry to climb the chart and stick around long term, even if he starts on early downs while sharpening his pass catching.

1:00His ambition matches what the team wants in a late round find. If he pans out, Washington could have another late round backfield gym ready to shine right away.