Kentucky junior linebacker Josh Allen announced via Twitter that he will return to Kentucky for his senior season.
— Joshua Allen (@Blitzbro_josh) January 8, 2018
Allen led Kentucky in both sacks (seven) and tackles for loss (9.5) in 2017. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound product of Montclair, N.J., has developed into one of the best edge rushers in the Southeastern Conference after arriving at UK as a mostly unheralded prospect. He has totaled 19.5 tackles for loss in 38 career games along with 14.5 sacks.
“Coming back for another year will be the best way for me to grow physically and mentally and prepare for my ultimate goal of playing in the NFL,” Allen said. “This coming year will be special for the University of Kentucky football team because we have a plan, not only to win the East, but to win the SEC! Let’s finish what we started.”
“Excited to get Josh Allen back for his senior season – great teams are built on senior leaders and playermakers,” head coach Mark Stoops said.
