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How RB Kaytron Allen fits into Commanders' plans with Rachaad White, Jacory Croskey-Merritt
TL;DR
The Washington Commanders selected RB Kaytron Allen in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, adding to their already crowded running back depth chart. Allen previously played alongside Nicholas Singleton at Penn State.
Key points
- Washington Commanders selected Kaytron Allen in the 2026 NFL Draft
- Allen played at Penn State with Nicholas Singleton
- Commanders have a crowded running back depth chart
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The Washington Commanders already have a crowded RB depth chart.
It's more crowded after using a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Penn State running back Kaytron Allen.
It's a fascinating fit.
Allen was part of a two-headed backfield with the Nittany Lions alongside Nicholas Singleton, who was a fifth-round pick by the Tennessee Titans.
He knows what it takes to play alongside other good backs. He might get a chance to do so again.
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How Kaytron Allen fits Commanders' RB depth chart
This will be a hard one to predict and one that we'll have to watch in the preseason.
Last season, Jacory Croskey-Merritt had quality moments as a seventh-round pick.
Q&A
How does Kaytron Allen fit into the Commanders' running back plans?
Kaytron Allen's addition to the Commanders provides depth and competition in an already crowded running back group.
What was Kaytron Allen's role at Penn State?
At Penn State, Kaytron Allen was part of a two-headed backfield alongside Nicholas Singleton.
Who are the other running backs on the Commanders' roster?
The Commanders' running back roster includes Rachaad White and Jacory Croskey-Merritt, among others.