But now we know he is good enough to earn one of the 20 quarterfinalist spots for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, given to a defensive player each year. IMPACT is an acronym for: Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community, and Tenacity.
The Quarterfinalists
Josh Allen, LB, Kentucky
Zach Allen, DL, Boston College
Ben Burr-Kirven, LB, Washington
Te’von Coney, LB, Notre Dame
Deshaun Davis, LB, Auburn
Joe Dineen Jr., LB, Kansas
Jordan Fuller, S, Ohio State
Chase Hansen, LB, Utah
Ben Humphreys, LB, Duke
Jordan Kunaszyk, LB, Cal
Nate Landman, LB, Colorado
Bobby Okereke, LB, Stanford
Ed Oliver, DE, Houston
Adarius Pickett, S, UCLA
Taylor Rapp, S, Washington
Colin Schooler, LB, Arizona
Cameron Smith, LB, USC
Drue Tranquill, LB, Notre Dame
Devin White, LB, LSU
Christian Wilkins, DL, Clemson
Allen is also on the watch lists for the Bednarik Award, given to the nation’s top defensive player, and the Butkus Award, which goes to the nation’s top linebacker.