Penn State RB Kaytron Allen selected by Washington Commanders with pick 187 in 2026 NFL Draft

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft.The Washington Commanders have selected running back Kaytron Allen with the 187th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.One half of a talented Penn State backfield duo, which also included former five-star prospect Nicholas Singleton, Allen is a physical, shifty 218-pound hammer with good power and balance through contact between the tackles. A one-cut back with good vision, Allen consistently outperformed Singleton, despite being the lesser overall athlete — he became the first player in Penn State history to rush for more than 4,000 yards.Advertisement