Josh Hines-Allen is an LB out of Kentucky. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 63% elite, 26% starter.
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “True hybrid linebacker with elite physical traits who has the ability to float between coverage and pass rush duties.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He's fine-tuned a couple of go-to rush moves but will need to continue to diversify his rush portfolio as a pro.”
Production Context
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.: “Allen got better every year in college, and he's going to be an instant-impact pass-rusher wherever he lands.”
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Mel Kiper Jr., espn_mel_kiper
“…True hybrid linebacker with elite physical traits who has the ability to float between coverage and pass rush duties. Allen's diverse skill-set could offer a creative defensive mind a fun toy to deploy around the field, but his NFL value will rest in his ability to menace the pocket as 3-4 rush linebacker. He's fine-tuned a couple of go-to rush moves but will need to continue to diversify his rush portfolio as a pro.…”
“…Allen got better every year in college, and he's going to be an instant-impact pass-rusher wherever he lands. Stat to know: Allen owns Kentucky's sack records for a career (31.5) and single season (17 in 2018).…”
Sourced synthesis from 4 scouting sources, not original film. How these reports are written →