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Offensive Tackle | Illinois | SR 
   Jeff Allen
Height: 6-3⅞ | Weight: 307 | 40-Time: 5.28
Jeff Allen | Illinois Fighting Illini
Official Bio

Stars
Strengths:
   • Great athleticism, quickness, agility, balance
   • Knee bender w/ nimble feet to slide and mirror
   • Is able to secure the edge in pass protection
   • Stout at the point of attack and can anchor
   • Smart with excellent instincts and awareness
   • A good understanding of positioning / angles
   • Mobile enough to pull and get to second level
   • Offers some positional versatility ( OT / OG )
   • Durable with a ton of high-quality experience

Weaknesses:
   • Merely average height, weight and arm length
   • Lacks power; won't get big push in run game
   • Pads tend to rise at times and loses leverage
   • Mediocre initial punch; can improve hand use
   • Soft body and conditioning could be an issue
   • Won't always finish and lacks a killer instinct

Injury History:
   • None of Consequence

Notes:
Was a four-year starter for the Fighting Illini, which included a string of 47 consecutive --- 2nd Team All-Big Ten in 2010 and 2011 --- Named Most Outstanding Lineman for Illinois in 2010 and 2011 --- Uncle, Shon Williams, played football at Miami (FL) --- Saw action at both left and right tackle in college --- Could project to either tackle or guard at the next level --- Battle-tested veteran of the college wars with adequate physical tools and top intangibles --- Finesse type who is a better pass protector than run blocker and optimal fit at the next level will probably come in a zone blocking scheme but should compete for a starting job.

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