The Jets will have plenty of new faces littered across their roster, coaching staff, and front office in 2025.
New York made a number of notable alterations to their 2024 setup, parting ways with their head coach, quarterback(s), and general manager following another dour campaign. Up steps Aaron Glenn, Justin Fields, and Darren Mougey, respectively, to fill their weathered shoes, each hoping to imprint themselves upon the polarizing franchise.
Despite the Jets’ toils in recent seasons, there is talent strewn across the roster. Garrett Wilson is one of the league’s top young wideouts, inking a four-year extension that sees him earn upwards of $30 million per season. Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams spearhead a promising defense that has shown signs of life in 2023 and 2024. And the RB room looks enticing, with Breece Hall and Braelon Allen leading the pack.
Hall has been an ever-present in New York’s backfield since 2022. It’s unclear how much longer that will be the case, as his expiring contract and shifting role could push him elsewhere.
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Could Hall’s uncertain future lead to a change at the RB position? And just where does Allen rank in the pecking order? Â The Sporting News fills you in.
Jets RB depth chart
| Rank | Player |
| 1 | Breece Hall |
| 2 | Braelon Allen |
| 3 | Isaiah Davis |
| 4 | Kene Nwangwu |
1. Breece Hall
Hall enters into the regular season as New York’s No. 1 tailback. Whether his position at the top of the RB ladder is unquestionable remains to be seen, though.
Hall has proven himself a capable runner throughout his three-year career, falling just short of 1,000 yards in 2023 and 2024. He’s also a gifted pass-catcher out of the backfield, having nabbed 76 passes for 591 yards and four touchdowns in 2023. In 2024, Hall tallied 57 catches for 483 yards and three scores.
While Hall remains a decent talent, his productivity has tailed off season by season. He averaged 5.8 yards per carry as a rookie, then 4.5 in his second year, and 4.2 in his third. His contract expiry beckons like the moon — Hall will be a free agent in 2026. Will he find himself in Jets colors by then? Only time will tell.
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2. Braelon Allen
Allen is an indispensable part of New York’s present and future at the RB position, having enjoyed a solid, if unspectacular, rookie season in 2024.
There is a lot to like about Allen, a former fourth-rounder who, at 21, pairs rare physical traits with a burgeoning understanding of spatial awareness and timing.
Allen tallied 92 carries for 334 yards and two scores in his first season. His preseason showings have inspired confidence in the Jets’ forlorn fanbase. Through two games, Allen is averaging 4.5 yards per carry. With Hall’s contract looming and age and team control on Allen’s side, don’t be surprised to see Allen make a run at RB1 in the not-so-distant future.
3. Isaiah Davis
New York has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to promising young tailbacks. Davis, 23, fits the theme well, showcasing vision, aggressiveness, and patience in his first season of NFL action.
The South Dakota State alum is no blue-chipper, especially when compared to Hall and Davis. But he looks a reliable threat in the backfield, posting an impressive 5.8 yards per carry average as a rookie — albeit on just 30 carries. Davis doesn’t have the physical traits of Allen and is far more limited in the pass game than Hall. Still, he should get some chances in 2025.
4. Kene Nwangwu
Rounding off the list of Jets RB options is 27-year-old Kene Nwangwu. The Iowa State product hasn’t made much of a dent in the NFL, having accrued just 27 carries for 88 yards across his first four seasons. He seems like a practice squad candidate at the moment.
Who is the Jets backup running back?
As of now, New York’s backup is Allen. He served in that role dutifully in 2024. With a year of experience under his belt, Allen looks poised to contribute more sizably to New York’s cause in 2025. He played about 45 percent of the Jets’ snaps with the starters during New York’s preseason clash with the Giants on Aug. 16.
Allen appears the likeliest candidate to start the year on the bench, but a strong showing from him — and lackluster ones from Hall — could alter things in the not-too-distant future.
Where should I draft Breece Hall in fantasy?
Hall posted the 18th-most fantasy points among RBs in 2024, 11 places lower than he ranked in 2023. His ability to impact both the pass and run game is alluring. But it’s hard to see New York’s passing attack being all that prolific in 2025 – Garrett Wilson notwithstanding.
Justin Fields’ insertion into the Jets’ attack should open up some lanes for Hall. Still, his performance in recent seasons screams RB2. Look for Hall in the third or fourth round of your fantasy draft.
Where should I draft Braelon Allen in fantasy?
While Allen’s stock is certainly on the rise, there still remains an air of mystery about him. Ultimately, he’s not as dynamic as Hall, particularly in the open field. He’ll also have to cede carries to the veteran RB for the time being. Such conditions will pose limits to his production.
Allen is a promising talent. He should land more opportunities to contribute to New York’s offense in 2025. But he’s a sleeper for a reason. You’ll derive the most value waiting until after the 10th round to land the Wisconsin alum.
