Texas Tech freshman DL Kendall Allen brings size and upside to the Red Raiders’ front
Kendall Allen is a 6-foot-3, 265-pound freshman defensive lineman from Tyler, Texas, and his appeal is the classic trench combo: enough frame to hold up at the point of attack, plus fresh legs and development runway for Texas Tech’s rotation in the 2026 season. The biggest reason to care is upside — he fits the mold of a physical, high-motor DL who can grow into a disruptive piece if his technique catches up to his tools. As a young in-state addition, he looks like a smart fit for a program that wants depth, toughness, and long-term juice up front.
