
Zach Allen brings freshman upside and return-game juice to Lindenwood
In the 2026 season, Lindenwood WR Zach Allen is a freshman roster piece with a compact frame and local St. Louis pedigree, listed around 5-11 and 160 pounds, and he arrived after a high-school résumé that included multiple First-Team All-Conference honors plus kick and punt return production with explosive special-teams value. His differentiator is versatility: a receiver who can help in space, contribute in the return game, and compete with effort-driven energy rather than just size. For a team, he looks like a developmental, high-motor fit with upside if you want speed, toughness, and hidden-yardage impact.





