Tim Allen, Edge, Ferris State | 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Zoom Interview
Tim Allen enters the 2026 season as the veteran leader of Ferris State’s defensive front following a breakout 2025 campaign in which he recorded 72 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries. A twitchy, explosive edge defender, Allen combines an outstanding first step with advanced football instincts, allowing him to diagnose offensive tendencies before the snap and play assignment-sound football. He is a disciplined run defender with strong hands, polished technique, and the ability to consistently shed blocks and disrupt plays in the backfield. Allen also offers positional versatility, generating pressure off the edge while possessing the athleticism to drop into coverage, making him a complete defender with the physical tools to impact every phase of the game.
With Allen leading one of Division II’s premier defensive units, Ferris State once again enters the season as a national championship contender. His combination of explosiveness, strength, instincts, and relentless effort gives the Bulldogs a disruptive presence capable of changing the complexion of games against both the run and the pass. As the centerpiece of Ferris State’s defense, Allen should position himself among the nation’s elite defenders while helping the Bulldogs in another deep postseason run and a return to the national championship picture.
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