Wisconsin great Braelon Allen reacts to Jets' second and third-round NFL draft picks
Wisconsin great Braelon Allen reacts to Jets' second and third-round NFL draft picks
Wisconsin great and current New York Jets running back Braelon Allen was again active on social media on Friday, reacting to his team's selections in the second and third rounds of the 2025 NFL draft.
Allen first shared a positive one-word reaction after the Jets' first-round selection of Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou. The top-10 pick projects to immediately start at right tackle, helping to protect quarterback Justin Fields, plus open running lanes for Allen and starter Breece Hall.
After Membou's selection, the Jets were not done bolstering their offensive unit. The team returned to the clock with the 10th pick in the second round, No. 42 overall, where it selected LSU tight end Mason Taylor. As Allen did during the first round on Thursday, he took to X to share his support for the pick.
Taylor was a multi-year standout at LSU. He appeared in 38 games over the last three seasons, catching 129 total passes for 1,308 yards and six touchdowns. He projects to slot in as the Jets' starting tight end, providing further help for the team's passing game and backfield duo.
Allen's one-word posts weren't exclusive to offensive picks. He shared a similar note when the Jets selected Florida State cornerback Azareye'h Thomas with the ninth pick in the third round, No. 73 overall.
The Jets now have five picks remaining in rounds 4-7 on Saturday -- one in the fourth round, two in the fifth and two in the sixth. First-year head coach Aaron Glenn is looking for a productive class as he attempts to lead the team to its first playoff berth in 15 years.
Allen is set to play an integral role in that playoff pursuit, especially if a Breece Hall trade comes to fruition.
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