NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Cincinnati WR Cyrus Allen

Cyrus Allen is a three-level receiver and natural separator who specializes in getting open quickly and efficiently.

He is a savvy pass-catcher with elusive movement patterns that routinely beat man coverage.

Allen is a well-traveled wide receiver prospect who played for three different schools during his collegiate career. He played two seasons at Louisiana Tech, spent one year at Texas A&M and then finished his career at Cincinnati. Allen was a 3-star recruit in the 2021 class.

Dame Parson is the lead host of the Locked On NFL Draft podcast. He also serves as co-host of the Scouting Room NFL Podcast alongside Daniel Harms.

Where He Wins

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- Savvy route-runner and space-creator with deceptive tendencies to separate from man coverage. Smooth mover with easy hip sinkage out of his breaks.

- Great release package with a variety of moves to win cleanly and elude DBs in press coverage. Has a strong understanding of how to win quickly with tempo.

- Has the acceleration and top-end speed to take the top off the defense. Can consistently create explosive plays from the slot.

- Fearless working across the middle of the field. Finds the void and displays good hands as he rises to pluck the ball out of the air and away from his frame.

- Executes multiple routes successfully, including options, slot fades, posts, whips and over routes.

Areas of Improvement

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- Inconsistent in contested-catch situations. Timing will be paramount to his success versus NFL defensive backs.

- Average catch radius due to his build and lack of wingspan.

- Lacks the play strength to power through arm tackles after the catch and to fend off physical corners at the line of scrimmage.

Grade, Rank and Pro Comparison

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GRADE: 7.70 (Key Contributor — 2nd Round)

COMPARABLE GRADE: Luther Burden III (7.8 in 2025), Jordan Addison (7.9 in 2023), Khalil Shakir (7.8 in 2022)

OVERALL RANK: 41

POSITION RANK: WR8

PRO COMPARISON: Jordan Addison

Measurables and Testing Data

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Height: 5'11"
Weight: 180

Workout numbers and data will be added at a later date.