The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected safety Marcus Allen out of Penn State with the 148th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Safety was clearly an area of need for the Steelers heading into the draft, as the club grabbed Terrell Edmunds out of Virginia Tech in the first round.
Marcus Allen Bio
Position: S
School: Penn State
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-2
Weight: 215 lbs
What the analysts are saying
- "A punishing, downhill banger with good size and the attitude of a linebacker in run support." Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- "Already has an NFL mentality and projects as a starting box safety with his athleticism and tackling skills." Dane Brugler, NFLDraftScout.com
Athletic testing
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yard Dash | 4.63 sec |
| Vertical Jump | 37 inches |
| Broad Jump | 127 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.13 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.32 sec |
