Who in the world is Justin Forsett’s backup?
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Early in Sunday’s game between the Baltimore Ravens and St. Louis Rams Justin Forsett was thrust into the turf by Aaron Donald. It was an aggressive (but completely legal) hit, which led to a pretty gnarly sight in real time.
The result was a broken right arm for the Ravens’ top running back. And an opening for Baltimore’s backup Javorius Allen.
So who, pray tell, is Javorius Allen? Well take a seat, young grasshopper.
Allen was selected by the Ravens in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He was pick number 125 and the 10th running back selected. Interestingly, Allen is one of several rookies to see time on Sunday due to injury – Jeremy Langford and Tevin Coleman found the field on the day.
Heading into the game, Allen had 142 yards on 42 carries (a 4.3 yards per carry average) and 58 yards on eight receptions.
Javorius Allen: the new tailback in Charm City.