6'6", 284-lb R-So. OL with Tight End Speed and Engineering Precision
Gavin Allen, Eastern Washington's redshirt-freshman offensive lineman (6'6", 284 lbs), stands out as a rare position-switch prospect who transitioned from tight end to OL, bringing elite lateral agility and receiving instincts (471 yards, 1 TD at Southridge HS) that translate to superior pass-protection footwork and run-game angle recognition [1][2][5]. His differentiator is *functional speed*—he moves like a skill player in the trenches, a trait coaches value for zone schemes and screen plays. Though he hasn't posted major stat lines yet (OL stats are limited), his intensity is high: he's a Mechanical Engineering student who treats film study like lab work, showing rare discipline [5]. No injury history reported; he's healthy and ready. For teams needing a modern, athletic OL who can stretch the field in trick plays or protect in space, Allen is a high-upside fit with NFL-style movement in a Big Sky body [2][8].
