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Nebraska TE Austin Allen announces he won’t return for 2022, will declare for NFL Draft
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Austin Allen has been having a great year for Nebraska. So much so, that the tight end is getting notice from those around the NFL.
The 5th-year junior announced that he intends to declare for the NFL Draft and will not be returning for his senior season. He posted a video talking about his decision via Twitter on Tuesday night.
One last ride. Thank you Husker Nation! pic.twitter.com/dO4YJbvMSK
— Austin Allen (@austin11allen) November 24, 2021
Allen has 920 yards receiving and 3 touchdowns after his time with Nebraska. His 547 yards receiving and 2 touchdowns this year have put him in some elite company.
#Huskers TE Austin Allen up to 547 receiving yards on the season.
He ranks:
– 1st among B1G tight ends
– 6th among P5 tight ends
– 13th among all tight ends— Derek Peterson (@DrPeteyHV) November 22, 2021
Allen’s numbers make him the leader among Big Ten tight ends in receiving yards, 6th among Power 5 TEs, and 13th among all TEs. Allen’s final game as a Cornhuskers will take place against No. 16 Iowa. The Hawkeyes (9-2) and Huskers (3-8) meet Friday at 1:30 p.m. ET on the Big Ten Network.
The 2022 NFL Draft will be in Las Vegas, Nevada, from April 28th to April 30th.
Grant Bricker covers the B1G for Saturday Tradition. His previous stops include the Williamson Homepage and Nashville Post.