12-26-2017, 07:54 PM
(12-25-2017, 10:31 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: He's not an NFL 4-3 LB, by any stretch. None of his highlights show him in coverage. They basically used him as a skinny DE to get pressure from the edge.
Kentucky does have him drop into coverage from time to time. Allen shows potential in coverage, but plays too high and tends to backpedal too much. He needs to keep a wider base and remain balanced in his drop.
Overall, there’s always some attention paid to prospects like Allen who feature raw skills. He has shown enough upside on the field where better and more individualized coaching could unlock his potential. The problem is it’s hard to trust where Allen will eventual end as a player.
Might take a flyer on him late and see what we can do with him
