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NFL Draft 2017: 10 Biggest Hits From First Round

By Jordan Luth

Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) during the game against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) during the game against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Allen was a projected top five pick, but he fell down to Washington with the 17th overall pick. He tallied 10.5 sacks last year at Alabama and joins a team ranked seventh in overall tackles in the NFL.

Allen may have fallen because of injury concerns with his shoulders, but if he produces like he did at Alabama, he should be just fine. Washington has been weak at this position for a while now. They were very fortunate that Allen fell this far.

With the problems that Washington has had at the defensive tackle position, Allen should start in week one. Expect him to put up some impressive rookie numbers, and become a massive piece of the Washington defense going forward.

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