Anthony Allen of Georgia Tech ~ 6.0/230
"A big, thickly built running back who is an absolute load to bring down in space. Runs hard in the open field and showcases the ability to get up to speed quickly and accelerate into daylight. However, while he does run well for a guy his size, he doesn't exhibit a real second gear in space and isn't going to outpace angles at the next level.
Has the ability to consistently break tackles because of his size, power and overall angry running demeanor, as he keeps his legs chopping through contact. But, he runs too high once he gets into space and isn't real shifty when asked to break down and make a defender miss.
Was consistently asked to work from space in Georgia Tech's triple- option attack where he could press big creases and accelerate toward daylight. However, he doesn't seem to be real instinctive or shifty running between the tackles.
Impression: Possesses good size and physicality as a runner, but he doesn't have the kind of big-play ability most of his highlights would indicate. Strikes me as more of a reserve-type power back in the NFL."
Has the ability to consistently break tackles because of his size, power and overall angry running demeanor, as he keeps his legs chopping through contact. But, he runs too high once he gets into space and isn't real shifty when asked to break down and make a defender miss.
Was consistently asked to work from space in Georgia Tech's triple- option attack where he could press big creases and accelerate toward daylight. However, he doesn't seem to be real instinctive or shifty running between the tackles.
Impression: Possesses good size and physicality as a runner, but he doesn't have the kind of big-play ability most of his highlights would indicate. Strikes me as more of a reserve-type power back in the NFL."
"Allen will need to prove he has vision and instincts to be more than just a one-dimensional, short-yardage power back at the next level. Additionally, he'll need to utilize pre-draft workout time to show NFL scouts that he can catch the ball out of the backfield and offer support as a blocker in pass protection.
Big, fast running backs that can plow through tackles, move the chains and break the goal line are still in high enough demand to warrant Allen drawing strong consideration in the middle rounds.
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Positives: Big, thick frame with powerful lower body. Strong initial burst through the line, maintaining low center of gravity and secure cradle. Powerful back who keeps his legs moving and displays great balance on contact. Able to maintain his footing when spun around by defenders, even if it means running backward or sideways to continue forward progress. Keeps his weight forward to generate downhill momentum. Never fumbled in four college seasons. Primarily a power back, but flashes adequate cutback and change of direction ability in the open field for his size.
Negatives: Lacks a strong second gear to pull away from defenders in the secondary. Virtually untested as a pass-catcher, with only three receptions as a senior in Georgia Tech's triple-option offense, although at Louisville as a sophomore in 2007 he did have 21 receptions. Like Jonathan Dwyer before him, scouts wonder if Georgia Tech's style of offense may have led to inflated statistics for Allen by facilitating gaping running lanes whereby he was able to go virtually untouched at times. Doesn't seem all too interested in making defenders miss in the open field, preferring to lower his shoulder instead. Didn't block much in pass protection at Georgia Tech."
Big, fast running backs that can plow through tackles, move the chains and break the goal line are still in high enough demand to warrant Allen drawing strong consideration in the middle rounds.
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Positives: Big, thick frame with powerful lower body. Strong initial burst through the line, maintaining low center of gravity and secure cradle. Powerful back who keeps his legs moving and displays great balance on contact. Able to maintain his footing when spun around by defenders, even if it means running backward or sideways to continue forward progress. Keeps his weight forward to generate downhill momentum. Never fumbled in four college seasons. Primarily a power back, but flashes adequate cutback and change of direction ability in the open field for his size.
Negatives: Lacks a strong second gear to pull away from defenders in the secondary. Virtually untested as a pass-catcher, with only three receptions as a senior in Georgia Tech's triple-option offense, although at Louisville as a sophomore in 2007 he did have 21 receptions. Like Jonathan Dwyer before him, scouts wonder if Georgia Tech's style of offense may have led to inflated statistics for Allen by facilitating gaping running lanes whereby he was able to go virtually untouched at times. Doesn't seem all too interested in making defenders miss in the open field, preferring to lower his shoulder instead. Didn't block much in pass protection at Georgia Tech."
"Bio: Louisville transfer who started both the seasons he played for Georgia Tech. All-Conference selection as a senior with career numbers of 217/1225/6. Junior totals included 64/618/6.
Positive: Strong interior ball carrier who is a bit one dimensional. Displays power in his game, carries the ball with toughness, and gives effort in all aspects. Keeps his running form despite taking several hits, stays on his feet, and breaks tackles to pick up yardage off initial contact. Falls forward when tackled. Gives effort blocking.
Negative: Straight line runner who loses momentum when he must change direction. Cannot run to daylight in the open field. Marginal skills as a receiver.
Analysis: Allen is a well-sized prospect who does the little things well and should be a competent backup as a short-yardage specialist at the next level."
Positive: Strong interior ball carrier who is a bit one dimensional. Displays power in his game, carries the ball with toughness, and gives effort in all aspects. Keeps his running form despite taking several hits, stays on his feet, and breaks tackles to pick up yardage off initial contact. Falls forward when tackled. Gives effort blocking.
Negative: Straight line runner who loses momentum when he must change direction. Cannot run to daylight in the open field. Marginal skills as a receiver.
Analysis: Allen is a well-sized prospect who does the little things well and should be a competent backup as a short-yardage specialist at the next level."
"Positives: Above average speed for his size, has some explosion to his game... Holds onto the football, great ball security... Good power, hard runner, excels between the tackles... Good burst through the hole, doesn't go down easy... Physical, tenacious runner... Runs with good forward lean... Keeps his legs moving on contact... Solid run blocker, versatile enough to play fullback, played in Georgia Tech's triple option offense which asks him to do more blocking than most feature backs are used to... Solid receiver out of the backfield, displays good hands and doesn't let the ball get into his body... Productive player when given the chance to shine, was underutilized at Louisville, transferred to Georgia Tech and seized the opportunity rushing for over 1900 yards and 13 touchdowns over the past two years... Plays up to competition, some of his best games this year came against Georgia, Virginia Tech, and North Carolina... Should be a good power backup and goal-line runner.
Negatives: Not very creative, doesn't cut very well... Not real elusive in space, prefers to try to run over defenders, doesn't have much wiggle to him... Will be a 25 year old rookie... Running backs haven't adjusted to the NFL well from Paul Johnson's triple-option offense, seemed to inflate stats in college... Below average vision and patience, runs past his blockers at times and misses cutback lanes... Doesn't have much experience running routes out of the backfield... Will not contribute on special teams, has one career kick return."
Negatives: Not very creative, doesn't cut very well... Not real elusive in space, prefers to try to run over defenders, doesn't have much wiggle to him... Will be a 25 year old rookie... Running backs haven't adjusted to the NFL well from Paul Johnson's triple-option offense, seemed to inflate stats in college... Below average vision and patience, runs past his blockers at times and misses cutback lanes... Doesn't have much experience running routes out of the backfield... Will not contribute on special teams, has one career kick return."
"Strengths: Strong inside runner who can play FB or HB. Gets a quick start from his stance, and is into the hole with little wasted motion. Runs with body lean. Takes a pounding. Stutters steps nicely in the hole and finishes runs. Very good edge blocker. Keeps feet churning on contact and finishes blocks. Can cut block. Takes care of the ball.
Weaknesses: Kind of a HB/FB tweener. Lacks edge speed. Slightly below average hands. Not a great lead blocker as a FB. Could possibly be an old-style 1-back, but there aren't many of those employed any longer in the NFL.
Projection: 5-6th rounder."
Weaknesses: Kind of a HB/FB tweener. Lacks edge speed. Slightly below average hands. Not a great lead blocker as a FB. Could possibly be an old-style 1-back, but there aren't many of those employed any longer in the NFL.
Projection: 5-6th rounder."
"For the fourth time in a row a Georgia Tech running back has been named to the All-ACC First-Team. Following Tashard Choice in 2007 and Jonathan Dwyer in 2008 and 2009, Anthony Allen took home the honors during his senior season. However, Allen started his collegiate career away from Georgia Tech…at Louisville.
As a true freshman in 2006, Allen saw action in all 13 games and quickly turned into a prolific scorer. On 96 carries he rushed for 406 yards and 13 touchdowns and added another score on a reception. Allen saw his rushing total increase during his sophomore campaign and he ended up rushing for 696 yards and seven touchdowns and added 21 catches for 153 yards and two more trips to the end zone. Allen then opted to transfer to Georgia Tech.
After sitting out for a year, the 6-0, 229 pound back made an immediate impact for the Yellow Jackets as the third rushing option behind Dwyer and quarterback Joshua Nesbitt. Allen only carried the ball 64 times, but he made the most of his opportunities, averaging 9.2 yards per carry and scoring six touchdowns. With Dwyer out of the picture, Allen turned into the main rusher for Georgia Tech and carried the ball 217 times for 1,225 yards during his senior campaign.
Allen is a bruising back who can run through just about anybody. He does not have break away speed, but that is not the type of rusher he will be in the NFL. Allen is the type of player who can handle the load week in and week out and he is one of the better power backs in this class."
As a true freshman in 2006, Allen saw action in all 13 games and quickly turned into a prolific scorer. On 96 carries he rushed for 406 yards and 13 touchdowns and added another score on a reception. Allen saw his rushing total increase during his sophomore campaign and he ended up rushing for 696 yards and seven touchdowns and added 21 catches for 153 yards and two more trips to the end zone. Allen then opted to transfer to Georgia Tech.
After sitting out for a year, the 6-0, 229 pound back made an immediate impact for the Yellow Jackets as the third rushing option behind Dwyer and quarterback Joshua Nesbitt. Allen only carried the ball 64 times, but he made the most of his opportunities, averaging 9.2 yards per carry and scoring six touchdowns. With Dwyer out of the picture, Allen turned into the main rusher for Georgia Tech and carried the ball 217 times for 1,225 yards during his senior campaign.
Allen is a bruising back who can run through just about anybody. He does not have break away speed, but that is not the type of rusher he will be in the NFL. Allen is the type of player who can handle the load week in and week out and he is one of the better power backs in this class."
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This is a guy I love...But I would caution against drafting him too early: He's not particularly instinctive or explosive.
Projected as a 4th Rounder, I'd suspect he'll actualy sink a round or two...and that would be a good Value for him.
However, he will give you a good, honest day's work, don't doubt that.
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Breaks the Planes and Moves the Chains.
This is a guy I love...But I would caution against drafting him too early: He's not particularly instinctive or explosive.
Projected as a 4th Rounder, I'd suspect he'll actualy sink a round or two...and that would be a good Value for him.
However, he will give you a good, honest day's work, don't doubt that.
As always, the preceding thoughts were regurgitated, derivative tripe, adding no value whatsoever, while in fact obliterating intelligent thought and offending the spirit of all decent men. You are now stupider for having read it, and are encouraged, in the strongest possible language, never to expose your eyes to this Site again.
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