Guy that's going to test great and flashes with some impressive plays but his overall play is meh and saved by his straight-line speed/explosiveness.
Josh Allen, Kentucky (54)
Games watched -
Northwestern (2017) -, South Carolina (2017) <>, Florida (2017) <>
OVERALL -
Very explosive straight-line athlete, plays downhill with good knee bend and is a plus open field tackler. Not much shoulder dip as an edge rusher but can use long arms and leverage to turn. Really good closing burst. Jumps up and has a high backpedal, and has stuff turns in coverage. Doesn't fight off blocks effectively and is pretty easily moved vs the run.
PLUS -
-Speed to play sideline to sideline
-Explosive
-Great burst and snap recognition
-Smooth transition run to pass defenses
-Good knee bend
-Uses knee bend and long arms to work the edge effectively
-Closes fast as a rusher when he gets 90 degrees
AVERAGE -
-High backpedal
-Only ok power
NEGATIVE -
-Blockable, especially in space
-Bit stuff bending the edge
-Stiff turns
-Needs to get better with his hand usage
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