2016 NFL Draft: 3 Quarterback Sleepers The New York Giants Might Pick
By Neal Lynch
Brandon Allen, Arkansas Razorbacks
Born: September 5, 1992 (Age 23)
Height: 6 feet, 2 inches Weight: 210 pounds
From Breitenbach:
"“Allen graded as our sixth-overall draft-eligible quarterback in 2015 in terms of pure passing…Overall he threw eight touchdowns against the rush in 2015 and recorded a positive grade…Allen took sacks on only 11 percent of dropbacks, good for sixth-best in the class. Despite his physical limitations, Allen would provide excellent value on Day 3.”"
Since 1956, Allen’s 8.4 yards per play in 2015 ranked second in the NCAA and first in the SEC. His 30 passing touchdowns were second in the conference. He was fourth in the conference in pass completions, third in completion percentage, third in passing yards, first in passing yards per attempt, and passing efficiency rating. That rating of 166.5 was also good for 6th in the nation.
Brandon received a draft grade of 5.4, which was tied for 5th among eligible quarterbacks.
NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein compared Allen to Case Keenum, adding:
"“Allen was an afterthought headed into this season but garnered draft attention with high-end production and a substantial spike in his play. On one hand, he is smaller than teams usually like and operated out of a play-action offense that didn’t ask him to get through many progressions. On the other hand, Allen has a quick release, an NFL arm, solid accuracy and good mobility. Allen needs to find the right home and eliminate his tendency to stare down targets, but he has enough talent to become an NFL backup.”"
NFL media senior analyst Gil Brandt relayed these notes from Arkansas’ Pro Day:
"” went through a scripted passing workout. He threw the ball with velocity, and also threw it well downfield. The only negative on Allen is that he doesn’t have big hands (8 7/8 inches).”"
Allen’s numbers senior year are hard to ignore.
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