Michigan State football making push for 4-star RB Kaytron Allen

Closing in on its top quarterback target in the 2022 class, Michigan State football is hosting arguably its top running back on the big board over the weekend.

Kaytron Allen will be on campus this weekend and while Michigan State hasn’t been targeting a bunch of running backs in this class because of the loaded depth chart it currently has, the four-star IMG Academy star would have to be the top take in the 2022 cycle.

Playing with and against some of the best high school players in the nation, Allen starred in the backfield for IMG Academy last season as they went 8-0. He now holds almost three dozen offers and Michigan State was one of the lucky schools to secure an official visit along with Penn State, Georgia, and Florida. Alabama, Ohio State, and Texas, along with the Spartans, are also high on his list.

Allen already has a college-ready frame at 5-11 and 220 pounds as he’s an absolute load to bring down. He’s ranked the No. 127 overall recruit and 10th-best running back in the 2022 class.

Allen could help lead a loaded Michigan State football RB room

The running back room is a little crowded right now with Elijah Collins, Kenneth Walker III, Jordon Simmons, Connor Heyward, Harold Joiner, Davion Primm, and Donovan Eaglin, but a couple of those guys could be gone this offseason to the NFL or transfers and that would leave a spot open for a young star like Allen.

You’re not going to turn away a player with Allen’s talent just because you’re deep at a position. You make sure there’s room for him — that’s what the elite programs do.

If Tucker can make some progress with Allen this weekend, the Spartans could land their top remaining quarterback and running back targets in the class which hasn’t happened in years.