"In a sport dominated by some of the world's fastest and strongest humans, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is neither. That was evident during the 2013 NFL draft process for Allen, a 6-foot-2, 211-pounder whom many analysts considered the top receiver. But Allen had suffered a season-ending PCL injury in his final season at the University of California. He ran a 4.71-second 40-yard dash at his pro day -- well behind Marquise Goodwin's 4.27 time that led receivers at the combine."
"He was one of the most productive receivers in college -- Allen still holds the school record for receptions (205) and is third in yards (2,570) -- but there was a collective fascination with how effective he would be in the NFL because of his middling physical traits, Lal said: "You're like, well, how'd he do it?" Those concerns, combined with his injury, dropped Allen to the third round, where the Chargers selected him with overall pick No. 76."
Keenan Allen lacked elite combine measurables and entered the NFL after a season-ending PCL injury, running a 4.71-second 40-yard dash at his pro day. Allen produced exceptional college numbers, holding Cal's reception record (205) and ranking third in receiving yards (2,570). Concerns about his physical traits and injury caused him to fall to the third round, where the Chargers selected him with the 76th overall pick. Over 13 NFL seasons Allen accumulated six Pro Bowl selections and multiple franchise and league records, prompting praise for his route technique and ability to create separation despite middling speed.
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