Josh Allen did not go seeking the attention.
A small-town guy who did not have an offer out of high school, Wyoming’s junior quarterback was put in a unique situation this past offseason — he was suddenly a hot commodity.
With an NFL-ready 6-foot-5, 240-pound frame, a strong arm and the ability to run the ball, national media and draftniks all turned their eyes toward Laramie seeking to know more about the draft’s next gem.
But as quickly as he appeared on the radar, some even floating his name as a potential No. 1 overall pick next year, the criticism came after he struggled early.