Allen

[Harry]

Blue collar type as opposed to a gifted athlete. He doesn’t excel at anything but plays to the whistle on every down and is steady. He’s not strong enough to hold up in the NFL against the run so he’ll need weight room time. He got by on toughness and intensity in college but that won’t fly in the NFL. He is quick enough to be disruptive but he doesn’t finish often enough. Likely a career backup rather than a frequent rotation player.

 

[NMCard]

Slower version of M.Golden.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Slower version of M.Golden.

Not at all. Golden is a 3-4 backer. Allen is a 3-4 end.

 

[az jam]

NFL draft profile: Zach Allen

BC's Zach Allen is a good run-defender who locates the ball and disengages in time to pursue and converts speed to power as a pass-rusher.

Pre-Draft Analysis
As a run-defender, Allen gets into the lineman's pads, uses his long arms to lock out, locates the ball and disengages in time to pursue. He's more quick than fast and converts speed to power as a pass-rusher. He's a scheme-versatile defensive end with the potential to play LDE in a base four-man front and 5-technique in a base three-man front.

Post-Draft Analysis
The Cardinals were expected to bolster the defensive line in this draft, especially with Robert Nkemdiche tearing his ACL in December. Allen is a perfect fit at defensive end in Vance Joseph's base 3-4 defense and has the potential to develop into an effective interior pass-rusher who kicks inside in Joseph's sub-packages. -- Steve Muench

 

[outcent13]

I'd imagine he will play with his hand in the ground as opposed to OLB like Golden.

 

[Krangodnzr]

He tested out fairly well in all categories that matter for a lineman at the combine.

Solid 3 cone, vert, and broad jump.

 

[NMCard]

I'd imagine he will play with his hand in the ground as opposed to OLB like Golden.

Thanks fellas. The Cards need high motor guys. Hopefully he does well.

 

[outcent13]

Love me some grinders

 

[BW52]

Solid, tough, reliable and good motor .Like the pick.

 

[juza76]

Just read he had 100tackles in one season plwting defensive end..wow

Didnt have a great forty at combine, but the 10yard splits was very good, 1.65 for a 281lb

 

[sdscard4]

Reminds me of KVB

 

[thephoenixson28]

Reminds me of Josh Mauro

 

[SweetD]

I could see him moving inside.

 

[supercardss]

worst pick in the draft prob could have got him undrafted

 

[bennyperrin23]

@supercardss, no chance. Laughing.

 

[supercardss]

@supercardss, no chance. Laughing.

Slow and fat small school player in the 3rd round = KEIM TIME BABY

 

[bennyperrin23]

We will see

 

[bennyperrin23]

I like it, you don’t

 

[HeHasRosen]

I like it, you don’t

You will like whoever we pick