Kingston Allen in one game showcases how he is the next great Wisconsin running back

Wisconsin’s recruiting success in the class of 2027 has already had fans over the moon about what the future of the program could be. From guys such as Mekhi Williams making countless highlight plays to some real beef being built on the offensive and defensive lines, the Badgers have added some serious talent for the future.

However, one of, if not the single highest-profile players Wisconsin landed, Kingston Allen, also deserves a spotlight. A large one at that. The four-star running back and top-150 player in his class just had his first game of his senior season, and oh boy, did he dominate.

Allen finished the game with an outlandish 464 yards and seven touchdowns en route to a 56-53 win. Those numbers seem unprecedented, and for 99% of football players, they are. However, Allen is no newbie to putting up ridiculous numbers, as in his junior year he finished with 3,436 yards and 57 touchdowns, averaging 9.7 yards per carry — numbers that obviously earned him Gatorade Player of the Year honors in the state of Wisconsin.

Now, that’s not to say Allen didn’t just one-up himself, as if he were to replicate his performance from Game 1 across the rest of the season, he would end up north of 6,000 yards and 91 touchdowns. Marks that are, sadly, likely not achievable, especially considering Allen won’t be playing scrubs, competing in the second-highest high school classification Wisconsin has to offer.

Whats Next for Kingston Allen

Looking forward, however, there is an area of concern to note for Allen. That area doesn’t have anything to do with his on-field play, as he has more than proven himself capable of great things. The actual area of concern lies within his usage total.

Allen has already racked up more than 400 carries in his high school career, and barring injury, he will likely tack on another 350-plus this season. Having that amount of carries before entering college means his body has already gone through a fair bit of wear and tear, which isn’t exactly the most ideal for an already undersized running back entering the physicality that Big Ten play will provide.

Nonetheless, being in a program like Wisconsin will provide Allen with the necessary resources to recover and build strength, hopefully masking any issues that the workload of his high school career carries. All in all, he is a special talent and one that looks to be next in line among the great Badger running backs.

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