Kaytron Lamont Allen (born January 8, 2003), nicknamed "Fatman", is an American professional football running back for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). Allen played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions, finishing as their all-time leader in rushing yards, and was selected by the Commanders in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Early life Allen was born on January 8, 2003, in Norfolk, Virginia. He initially attended Norview High School and rushed for 1,465 yards and 16 touchdowns as a freshman before transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Allen rushed for 1,097 yards and 16 touchdowns on 135 carries in his first season at IMG. He rushed for 515 yards and nine touchdowns in seven games during his junior season.

Allen rushed for over 1,400 yards and scored 27 touchdowns as a senior. Allen was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Penn State over offers from Alabama, Maryland, Tennessee, USC, Georgia, Ohio State, Florida, Texas, and Miami.

College career Allen joined the Penn State Nittany Lions as an early enrollee in January 2022. He entered his freshman season as the Nittany Lions' third running back. Allen was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week after rushing for 111 yards and one touchdown on 13 carries in a 33–14 win over Central Michigan. Allen finished his Penn State career as their all-time leader in rushing yards with 4,180.

+ College statistics Year Team Games Rushing Receiving 2022Penn State 13 3 167 867 5.2 10 20 188 9.4 1 2023Penn State 13 7 172 902 5.2 6 14 81 5.8 1 2024Penn State 16 5 220 1,108 5.0 8 18 153 8.5 2 2025Penn State 12 9 210 1,303 6.2 15 18 68 3.8 0 Career 54 24 769 4,180 5.4 39 70 490 7.0 4

Professional career

Allen was selected by the Washington Commanders in the sixth round with the 187th overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft, signing his four-year rookie contract on May 8, 2026. In the fourth quarter of the Week 2 game against the Dallas Cowboys, he collided in a helmet-to-helmet hit into his own teammate, guard Sam Cosmi, which resulted in Cosmi leaving the game with a concussion.

Personal life Allen prefers to be called by the nickname Fatman, which began in childhood.

References

External links Washington Commanders profile Penn State Nittany Lions profile