When Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn met with the media on Friday, he was asked about one of his newest players—but the question came with a twist.

Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic wanted to know: does Quinn call rookie running back Kaytron Allen by his well-known nickname, "Fatman"?

Quinn didn't hesitate. "I do not," he said, shaking his head with a smile. "And I'm hopefully never going to." The room chuckled, and Quinn continued grinning. It was all in good fun, but the message was clear: don't expect to hear that nickname from the head coach anytime soon.

The Commanders selected Allen in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 187th overall, adding depth to their backfield. The Penn State product was one of only two running backs in the entire 2026 class to record over 1,300 rushing yards, 15 or more touchdowns, and a 6.0+ yards-per-carry average—the other being Jeremiyah Love. Many believe Allen has a clear path to becoming Washington's RB1.

So where does "Fatman" come from? Allen recently explained that his mother gave him the nickname when he was a baby. "I was fat," he said with a laugh. "She named me 'Fatman,' and it always stuck with me. Everybody called me that in the city. Honestly, I like 'Fatman' way better than Kaytron."

Interestingly, Allen noted that teachers and staff at Penn State referred to him as Kaytron. It appears he'll have at least one more coach—and probably a few more—who plan to do the same.

Whether or not the nickname catches on in Washington, Allen's talent on the field speaks for itself. For now, Quinn seems happy to keep things professional—and maybe save the nicknames for after a few big runs.