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College Football Week 2: NFL Draft big board – Josh Rosen takes command

By Charles Rahrig V

PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins passes the ball during the second half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at the Rose Bowl on September 3, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins passes the ball during the second half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at the Rose Bowl on September 3, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 02: USC Trojans TB Aca’Cedric Ware (28) is tackled by Penn State Nittany Lions S Marcus Allen (2) during the third quarter of the USC Trojans game versus the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Rose Bowl Game on January 2, 2017, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 02: USC Trojans TB Aca’Cedric Ware (28) is tackled by Penn State Nittany Lions S Marcus Allen (2) during the third quarter of the USC Trojans game versus the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Rose Bowl Game on January 2, 2017, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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Marcus Allen

S, Penn State

After being the one of if not the best safeties at stopping the run last season, Marcus Allen certainly helped lead the charge against Akron on Saturday. The safety had combined for a tackle for a loss and was part of a performance that kept their opponents to just three points.

He brought the same physical play just as he has in the past for the defending Big Ten Champions. It’s in his violent style of play where excels the most. Notably, his ability to pop the defender and send a message.

Allen has a nose for getting up there and making the play up front and that’s going to make him a favorite among many. His coverage skills will continue to require some work as he can occasionally get beat at times.

It’s a common thing for players that are overzealous to get a bit ahead of themselves. So long as he has the right people to reign him and work on his coverage technique, he is going to end up just fine.

At the end of the day, it’s his aggressiveness that has put him in a position to be a potential first-round pick. The role of the safety has changed considerably in the NFL and now hybrid safety/linebacker duos are becoming a lot of the norm.

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