The four finalists for the Lott IMPACT Trophy were Allen, Ben Burr-Kirven of Washington, Ben Humphreys of Duke, and Christian Wilkins of Clemson.
The award, named after USC All-American and College Football Hall of Fame inductee Ronnie Lott, recognizes the best defensive player in the nation who best exemplifies the IMPACT acronym: Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.
With the award, the University of Kentucky will receive $25,000 for its general scholarship fund, while Washington, Duke, and Clemson will receive $5,000 for finishing as runner-ups.