Rams select TE Davis Allen in 5th round

The Los Angeles Rams selected Clemson tight end Davis Allen in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 175th overall.

Allen enjoyed a career year in 2022, catching 39 passes for 443 yards and five touchdowns.

Tyler Higbee, Brycen Hopkins, and Hunter Long make up the Rams' tight end depth chart.

Pre-draft profile

Allen was a bit of a one-trick pony at Clemson, but he was pretty good at that trick. Seam and flat routes made up a lot of Allen's film and will likely be most of his workload in the NFL due to his less-than-stellar change of direction and speed. His 4.84-second 40-yard dash was the second slowest at this year's combine. The former Tiger can still contribute thanks to his ability to adjust to the ball when it's in the air and his impressive size. Allen's ability to pluck the ball out of the air while shielding the defender with his frame will be his biggest strength. As a blocker, Allen is just fine. He can wall off defenders and willingly engages, but he won't gain ground on most defenders at the next level.