Philadelphia Eagles Player Profile: Beau Allen

Up next in my Philadelphia Eagles Player Profile or “PEPP” series is nose tackle Beau Allen. In this series of post, I’ll discuss each and every single player on the Eagles’ current 90-man roster, in alphabetical order. For each player, I’ll discuss their career history, measurables, individual outlook for the Eagles in 2015 and their chance to make the final 53-man roster.

When the Eagles drafted Allen in the seventh-round of the 2014 NFL Draft, nobody was really expecting much from him. Usually picks that late don’t even make a team’s final roster, let alone make an immediate impact. But that wasn’t the case with Allen during his rookie season in Philadelphia.

Career History

As the 224th overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, not much was expected of Allen. Many brush off late round picks and don’t think they’ll contribute anytime soon. But Allen won the back-up nose tackle job from Damion Square and got reps behind starter Bennie Logan throughout the season. In total, Allen played 202 snaps as a rotational defensive linemen and ended the season with a negative grade overall from Pro Football Focus.

Yet even though Allen is the typical size of an NFL nose tackle at 6-2, 333 pounds, he moves freakishly well for how big he is. Allen can actually get after the quarterback which is rare for a nose tackle. Logan is also good at disrupting plays and getting after the quarterback as well but he’s listed at 315 pounds, 18 pounds lighter than Allen. In his limited amount of snaps, Allen recorded 1 sack, 2 quarterback hits and 2 quarterback hurries.

In 656 total snaps, Logan recorded 0 sacks, 1 quarterback hit and 15 quarterback hurries. That’s impressive but shows the difference between the two players. Allen is a much better pass rusher at nose tackle but what you want first and foremost from that position is a player that is stout against the run that can take on multiple blockers, which Logan excels at, which is why he ultimately starts.

Measurables

Beau Allen’s measurables, according to NFLDraftScout.com.

As you can see by his measurables, Allen is a great athlete for his size. For a 333-pound person to jump 31 inches in the air, that’s just ridiculous. His 20-yard shuttle and 3-cone drill numbers are just as impressive. For comparison’s sake, Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson ran a 4.52 second 20-yard shuttle and a 7.31 second 3-cone drill and he was considered a rare athlete. Yet Allen is 4 inches shorter and 30 pounds heavier but still recorded faster times. Just let that sink in…

Eagles’ Outlook for 2015

The knock on Allen coming out of college was that he was only a run stuffer and offered little as a pass rusher. Yet that seems to be the complete opposite of what he’s done in the NFL. He’s struggled against the run thus far and has been able to disrupt opposing quarterbacks. That being said, Allen will likely play the same role in the upcoming season that he did as a rookie.

The Eagles didn’t really bring in anyone to compete with him for the back-up nose tackle spot so his role appears to be safe. But second-year defensive end Taylor Hart has reportedly added weight to his frame and will compete for a role as a back-up defensive linemen as well. With the added weight and his height, he could potentially take some snaps from Allen if he can hold up against multiple blockers. That remains to be seen but right now it appears that Allen will keep his job as Logan’s primary back-up and see roughly 200 to 300 snaps in 2015.

Chip Kelly’s #Culture Grade: 👍👍

Two thumbs up! Allen is apparently one of the funniest players in the Eagles’ locker room, according to defensive end Vinny Curry. That’s always good for a locker room which head coach Chip Kelly obviously cares about. Allen seems like a humble person with a “good head on his shoulders” and a whole lot of extra hair on his head as well. Which was captured in this hilarious picture, clearly Allen embraces his image.

Chance of Making Eagles Final 53-Man Roster: 99%

I highly doubt the Eagles will find another nose tackle that they like more than Allen. He’s a perfect fit to rotate in behind Logan and also seems to fit well in the team’s locker room. He’ll have to compete against Wade Keliikipi but it’s not likely that Allen will lose his spot. Keliikipi spent last season on the Eagles’ practice squad and doesn’t offer the versatility that Allen does.

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