The rising senior could have left for the NFL Draft after last season. The former third round projection is now considered a future first rounder by most scouting services. USA Today’s Draft Wire caught up with Allen for an extensive Q&A to figure out how the Kentucky linebacker went from unknown recruit, to one of SEC’s most-feared pass rushers.
“It’s been a long journey up until this point. I’m just loving everything that life is throwing at me. Things don’t always start as you hoped they would. It’s about what you make of it and how you finish.