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0:292026 NFL Draft Grades: Chiefs Select Cyrus Allen No. 176
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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Darnell Mooney
Summary
Cyrus Allen is an explosive slot receiver and deep-ball specialist who flourished at Cincinnati after stops at Louisiana Tech and Texas A&M. Known for his elite acceleration and big-play ability, he tied a school record with 13 touchdowns in 2025. While he lacks the physical size to dominate high-point situations, his ability to create separation on vertical routes and generate yards after the catch makes him a dangerous scoring threat.
About
- 2025: Second-team All-Big 12
- 2025: Led Big 12 in receiving TD (13)
Strengths
- Explosive speed and ""wiggle"" to create separation at the route stem.
- Dangerous yards-after-catch threat with elite open-field elusiveness.
- Tracks the deep ball exceptionally well on vertical and inside fades.
Weaknesses
- Lacks the play strength to consistently win against physical, press-man defenders.
- Limited catch radius and high-point ability due to smaller physical frame.
- Average lateral agility.
Top Cyrus Allen News
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Chiefs' Cyrus Allen: Lands in Kansas City
The Chiefs selected Allen in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 176th overall.
Allen (5-foot-11, 180 pounds) led Cincinnati with 674 receiving yards while totaling a career-high 13 touchdowns across as many games in 2025, and he also logged stints at Louisiana Tech and Texas A&M during his collegiate career. He assisted his draft profile courtesy of a strong showing at the Senior Bowl and a solid showing at the NFL Combine (4.49-second 40-yard dash), but given that Nikko Remigio, Jalen Royals, Jason Brownlee, Jimmy Holiday and Andrew Armstrong are all also competing for depth opportunities behind starting wideouts Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy and Tyquan Thornton, Allen may have to show competence on special teams this offseason in order to earn a spot on the 53-man roster.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-11, 180 lbs |
| Birthplace: New Orleans, LA |
| Age: 23 |