LB Dakota Allen’s chance could come on special teams

LB Dakota Allen’s chance could come on special teams

A starting role for the seventh rounder seems a bit out of the question still a few months from training camp, especially with Micah Kiser poised for a starter’s spot in the middle of the defense next to signal-caller Cory Littleton. But Allen could provide some youthful depth in the position group that’s facing a few question marks heading into 2019.

POTENTIAL ROLE AS A ROOKIE

It appears Allen may get his chance on special teams in year one as a pro if general manager Les Snead’s comments following draft day three are any indication.

“It was one of those situations where [linebackers] coach [Joe] Barry and [special teams coordinator John Fassel] coach ‘Bones’ were on board and we all know how those linebackers are that maybe aren’t starting, they’re covering a lot of kicks for us, hopefully,” Snead said.

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