The Orange running back heads to Duvall
Following a successful 10-win season, the Syracuse Orange football team has one of their top players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. Running back LeQuint Allen was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 20th pick of the 7th round.
Allen becomes the 1st Syracuse running back to be drafted since Delone Carter was selected in the 4th round by the Indianapolis Colts in 2011.
We have drafted RB LeQuint Allen with the No. 236 overall pick!@Dream_Finders | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/0JNq1A07jL
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) April 26, 2025
Allen finished his Syracuse career with 514 carries, 2,359 rushing yards and 26 rushing touchdowns. He also recorded 119 receptions for 848 receiving yards and six touchdowns.
Allen was a second-team All-ACC selection in 2023, his first season as a starter. Under Fran Brown and Jeff Nixon in 2024, Allen eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards for a second straight season. His 16 rushing touchdowns in 2024 led the ACC.
Congrats LeQuint!