Dakota Allen is an LB out of Texas Tech. The tier model reads him as a role player — 5% elite, 4% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Allen is an inside linebacker with good toughness and intangibles but lacks the speed and instincts teams look for in the middle.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “With adequate athleticism and the potential to become a core special teamer, Allen could hear his name called in the later rounds of the draft.”
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“…Allen is an inside linebacker with good toughness and intangibles but lacks the speed and instincts teams look for in the middle. He plays with good short-area quickness and a willingness to stick his nose into oncoming traffic in order to leverage his gap and set his teammates up for success. With adequate athleticism and the potential to become a core special teamer, Allen could hear his name called in the later ro…”
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