Zach Allen, the Boston Col. EDGE, sits at No. 4 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 57% elite, 31% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Hard-charging defensive end who calls on initial quickness, play strength and outstanding instincts to counter his lack of length and athleticism.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He has average starter's potential and could be in consideration by odd or even fronts at defensive end.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-edge.
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“…Hard-charging defensive end who calls on initial quickness, play strength and outstanding instincts to counter his lack of length and athleticism. Allen's toughness and ability to diagnose quickly could allow him to play early as a run defender, but limitations as a rusher could push him inside on passing downs. He has average starter's potential and could be in consideration by odd or even fronts at defensive end.…”
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