Josh Allen’s stats against SEC opponents show why he should be a first-round pick
By Adam Spencer
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Kentucky LB Josh Allen took a chance on himself, forgoing the NFL Draft this April to return for his senior year with the Wildcats.
Wow, did that bet pay off. Not only are the Wildcats 7-1 and the No. 11 team in the country, Allen is also working his way up draft boards every time he takes the field.
His stats against SEC opponents alone, as noted by Bruce Feldman, prove why he should be a first-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft:
#Kentucky LB Josh Allen in 6 SEC games: He has five forced fumbles (best in the nation); nine sacks; 11.5 TFLs and four passes broken up. Not bad a one-time two-star recruit from Jersey.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) October 28, 2018
Allen has been unstoppable against Kentucky’s best opponents this year, and he’s doing it both as a pass rusher and in coverage, when needed.
He’s having a great season, and as long as he continues putting up big numbers, he’ll continue his meteoric rise. As a former 2-star recruit, Allen’s rise has been incredible to watch.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
