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Redskins Training Camp Profile: DL Jonathan Allen

By Jacob Camenker

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: (L-R) Jonathan Allen of Alabama poses with Commissioner of the PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: (L-R) Jonathan Allen of Alabama poses with Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell after being picked #17 overall by the Washington Redskins during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: (L-R) Jonathan Allen of Alabama poses with Commissioner of the PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: (L-R) Jonathan Allen of Alabama poses with Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell after being picked #17 overall by the Washington Redskins during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 05: Defensive lineman Jonathan Allen of Alabama looks on during day five of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 5, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 05: Defensive lineman Jonathan Allen of Alabama looks on during day five of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 5, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

2018 outlook for Allen

Allen is arguably the biggest breakout candidate for the Redskins this year. It could be argued that Josh Doctson or Quinton Dunbar has upside equal to Allen, but Allen still has the higher ceiling.

Allen was graded an 81.3 on Pro Football Focus last year. That would make him an above-average defensive end, though he didn’t qualify for the final rankings due to a lack of snaps (which was obviously injury related). If he can just repeat that success in a full season, he could have a terrific year.

Because of the influx of talent on the defensive line, Allen seems likely to benefit as well. More talent means that teams won’t be able to focus as much, so he could see a leap in production as a result. It will be interesting to see if he’s able to make strides as many are hoping.

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Allen isn’t getting as much buzz this offseason. The other new players are being hyped up, and that has left Allen out of the spotlight a bit. The former first-round pick seems ready to make a big impact, and he will get a chance to start on that path in training camp. It should be exciting to see what he’s able to accomplish in his second season with the Redskins.

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