
Draft Note by John Paulsen
Keenan Allen is back in powder blue after a one-year detour in Chicago, where he posted 70-744-7 while setting career-lows in catch rate, receptions per game, and yards per game. The down year was likely more a reflection of Caleb Williams and the Bears’ inconsistent passing attack than a sharp decline in Allen’s game, though at 33, Allen’s game is surely declingin. Now reunited with Justin Herbert, Allen brings built-in chemistry and a proven track record in an offense where he caught 108 passes for 1,243 yards back in 2023. There may have been better landing spots from a pure target competition standpoint, especially with the team investing in rookie Tre Harris and second-year breakout candidate Ladd McConkey, who lined up in the slot on 70.2% of his snaps last year. That overlap could limit Allen's time inside, but he did play 40.3% of his snaps out wide in 2023 and could maintain a high-volume role given his versatility and connection with Herbert. Allen should settle in as a reliable WR3/4, especially in PPR formats, with upside if the offense leans more pass-heavy than expected.
Keenan Allen
- WR
- , Los Angeles Chargers
- 33
- 211 lbs
- 6' 2"
- California
- 154
- 2
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