Josh Allen can get to the quarterback. The outside linebacker proved that as a senior at Kentucky, making him a coveted prospect who might not fall past the No. 3 pick in Thursday’s NFL Draft.
The Jets own the third pick and have a glaring need for an edge rusher. Allen had 17 sacks in his senior year and 31.5 sacks in 42 career college games, but he also can play in coverage. He’s the kind of versatile player who would fill a Jets' need and fit well in new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams’ system.
“He provides that edge presence that they’re looking for, a guy that can go after the passer,” said Brad White, Kentucky’s outside linebackers coach and defensive coordinator.