Portland State’s throwback fullback with real short-yardage juice
In the 2005 season, Allen Kennett flashed as a rugged, efficient downhill runner for Portland State, finishing with 218 rushing yards on 36 carries and 5 touchdowns while averaging 6.1 yards per carry. He wasn’t a volume back, but he brought clear value in tight spaces, with good burst through contact and enough versatility to contribute as a receiver too. The bigger appeal is his toughness and reliability in goal-line or short-yardage work—a useful fit if a team wants a physical tone-setter rather than a pure feature back.
