Anyone else surprised that Nick was drafted before Kaytron?

[LudicrousSpeedGO!]

I'd say 90% or better of PSU fans believe that Kaytron is the better back. Are measureables really worth that much more than production? Nick definitely has the size and speed and weight room numbers but can he improve his vision, his cutting, his inability to get taken down by a hand on the ankle? Kaytron doesn't have the speed but he has the vision, cutting ability, and he breaks tackles. Is this just an error of the NFL scouting process or should Nick have gone ahead of Kaytron?

 

[jjw165]

Historically low number of running backs drafted through the first three rounds anyways. I think Washington got themselves a great value with Katron. The NFL loves their measurables. Nick has those over Katron.
Through two days and three rounds of this draft, there was a historically low number of running backs selected. Notre Dame's Jeremiah Love (No. 3) and Jadarian Price (No. 32), and Indiana's Kaelon Black (No. 90) were the only three selected, marking the lowest number at that point in any draft since at least the 1966 NFL merger, according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer.

Kaytron Allen drafted by Washington Commanders in sixth round of 2026 NFL Draft

The Washington Commanders picked Penn State running back Kaytron Allen in Round 6 of the 2026 NFL Draft. A four-year starter for the Nittany Lions, he set the school record for career rushing yards during his senior season.

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[sr108]

I'd say 90% or better of PSU fans believe that Kaytron is the better back. Are measureables really worth that much more than production? Nick definitely has the size and speed and weight room numbers but can he improve his vision, his cutting, his inability to get taken down by a hand on the ankle? Kaytron doesn't have the speed but he has the vision, cutting ability, and he breaks tackles. Is this just an error of the NFL scouting process or should Nick have gone ahead of Kaytron?

Speed difference, although Nicks best chance is to be moved to a slot receiver.

 

[Frank Lee]

Kaytron is tougher IMO. He'll grind out that extra yard or two when it's needed.

 

[GregInPitt]

I was hoping that Katron would go to the Steelers. He's a north/south runner and that's what works in their offense.