CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson tight end Dwayne Allen was happy to be wrong about the Tigers’ new offense.
Allen did not think new offensive coordinator Chad Morris threw much to the tight end in the fast-paced scheme the Tigers switched to after hiring Morris last January. Morris told Allen to trust him and the offense would turn the 6-foot-4, 255-pound junior into one of the country’s most versatile players.
Five games in, that’s happening.
Allen has 18 catches and four touchdowns this season for the eighth-ranked Tigers (5-0, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference). ESPN analyst Todd McShay ranks Allen as the top tight end should he enter next spring’s NFL draft.
Allen has shown speed and power to break free from linebackers and defensive backs.
Clemson plays Boston College (1-4, 0-2) on Saturday.
