Eagles host Syracuse running back on a local visit

Eagles host Syracuse running back on a local visit Eagles brought in a dual-threat running back on a pre-draft visit
The Philadelphia Eagles are conducting more work on running backs in the upcoming NFL Draft.
According to his Instagram story, Syracuse running back LeQuint Allen visited the NovaCare Complex this week on a pre-draft visit. Allen is a Millville, New Jersey native, so this qualifies as a local visit.
LeQuint Allen's Scouting Report via Lance Zierlein:
Allen is a versatile back with adequate size and speed. He's decisive and gets what he can on most carries but lacks burst, imagination and contact force to create on his own. He's a reliable pass-catching option with natural hands and an ability to run routes and find yards after the catch. His pass-protection willingness and execution stands out against others in this class. Allen's ability to cover kicks and return punts adds to his value as a potential Day 3 pick who could compete for a role as a third-down option.
Philadelphia hosted Texas RB Jaydon Blue on a top-30 visit last month, so they're clearly interested in adding more talent to their backfield. The Eagles extended Saquon Barkley this offseason and have newly signed A.J. Dillon and second-year player Will Shipley behind him.
Kenneth Gainwell was the team's primary pass-catching back on third downs last season. With Gainwell leaving for Pittsburgh in free agency, Allen's versatile skill set could help fill those snaps.
Allen posted 2,085 rushing yards and 30 total touchdowns over his final two seasons at Syracuse.

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