In the 2017 NFL Draft, the Washington Redskins got lucky with the No. 17 overall pick. With their biggest need being on the defensive line, one of the draft’s premier prospects fell to them. Jonathan Allen was available due to concerns about the health of his shoulders and workouts that were merely decent leading up to the draft. Still, the team scooped him up and they were ecstatic with his play early in the season.
For the first month of the 2017 campaign, Allen played at a high level, especially considering that he was a rookie.