Brandon Allen NFL Draft 2016: Scouting Report, Grade for Jaguars Rookie

POSITIVES

The pride of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Brandon Allen stayed close to home to play for the Razorbacks. There he started for three seasons, showing rapid improvement during his senior year, throwing for 3,340 yards and 30 touchdowns with just eight interceptions. Toughness, leadership, a football bloodline and undeniable work ethic are all traits you find in Allen.

On the field, his small frame won't wow scouts, but his ability to move in and out of the pocket as a passer should. Allen can execute rollouts, drop back from under center or be a classic dropback thrower. He's a solid athlete with quick feet and the confidence to make plays under pressure.

Whether driving back from center or playing in the shotgun, Allen has shown the footwork of an NFL quarterback. He can set up on the move to throw both with and against the grain and has the core strength to power the ball off one foot or when neither cleat is in the ground. While he doesn't have a top-tier arm, he can generate push on the ball from the ground up.

Allen doesn't mess around in the pocket. He has a clean, quick setup and fires the ball with a tight delivery. From the second he takes the snap, no movement is wasted.

On the accuracy chart, Allen does well on intermediate passes and was able to show nice timing when throwing to lead receivers into space. He had some attempts miss their intended targets, but more often than not, they were still catchable.

NEGATIVES

Scouts will not overlook Allen's lack of size. His height didn't hinder him at Arkansas, but his hands are under the NFL threshold for the position (9") and could be a detriment when combined with his sub-6'2" height.

Allen's accuracy is spotty at times. When throwing to his left, he often had issues setting up his feet to swing the ball to the sideline. When he passed to the wide side of the field, he liked to check down to an easier throw. This brings into question his arm strength and his confidence in his arm.

The Razorbacks did not ask Allen to do much work with his eyes or to execute often on play action. He'll have to learn to turn his back to defenses and then whip around ready to fire. On that same note, he's never been asked to manipulate a defense with his eyes and can get tunnel vision when working in the pocket.

COMBINE RESULTS

Height: 6'1"

Weight: 217 lbs.

40 Time: 4.84s

Hand Size: 8⅞"

3-Cone: 7.06s

PRO COMPARISON: Kirk Cousins, Washington
FINAL GRADE: 5.90/9.00 (Round 4—Future Starter)