Pittsburgh Steelers Select Utah CB Brian Allen in the Fifth Round

October 22, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; Utah Utes defensive back Brian Allen (14) intercepts a pass intended for UCLA Bruins wide receiver Theo Howard (14) during the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
October 22, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; Utah Utes defensive back Brian Allen (14) intercepts a pass intended for UCLA Bruins wide receiver Theo Howard (14) during the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The Pittsburgh Steelers select Utah cornerback, Brian Allen, in the fifth-round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Well, add another cornerback to the mix in Pittsburgh. The Steelers knew they wanted to add secondary help, the drafted Cameron Sutton early and now they add Utah cornerback, Brian Allen, to the mix as well.

Allen heads to Pittsburgh as a very fluid player with natural athleticism who can play bump and run or drop back to defend the long ball. His ability to open his hips is one of the best during the late rounds of the draft.

His size, 6’3, 215-pounds, is already perfect for the NFL and he make an immediate impact on this team. He’ll join a cornerback committee and likely come off the bench to backup Artie Burns and Ross Cockrell on the outside.

Allen came to Utah as a wide receiver and has used that skill set to become a dangerous coverage corner. His ability to play the ball in the air is outstanding and more times than not he can make interceptions that look like outstanding receivers catches.

He will need to develop his tackling, but once he can become more physical, he’ll be a major contributor to this team. Expect some development before he’s ready to see the field this season, but he will at some point get playing time in 2017.

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