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Ex-UK standout Josh Allen garners NFL rookie honors with the Jacksonville Jaguars

Josh Allen didn't leave his superpowers at the door when he stepped into the NFL as a first-round draft pick out of Kentucky.

Everything Allen did on the way to becoming the Wildcats' all-time sacks leader in 2018 carried over into his rookie season with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Both Pro Football Focus and the Pro Football Writers Association named him to their All-Rookie teams, as a result.

Allen's 10 1/2 sacks this season led all rookies in the league. The edge rusher did not play the majority of snaps on defense, but was effective when he was on the field.