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Video Highlights: Jonathan Allen

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As we continue our look at the Redskins' 2017 first-round selection -- Alabama defensive lineman Jonathan Allen -- look at some of his college highlights.

The Washington Redskins added one of the best college defensive linemen in recent memory on Thursday evening, selecting Alabama's Jonathan Allen with the No. 17-overall pick.

In four seasons for the Crimson Tide, Allen collected 152 tackles along with 28 sacks, six passes defensed, three fumbles forced, three fumbles recovered and a touchdown.

During his senior season in 2016, Allen was one of the most productive defensive linemen in the country, finishing the year with 69 tackles along with a team-high 10.5 sacks and three fumble recoveries.

He was a unanimous first team All-America selection along with being named the winner of the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Chuck Bednarik Award and Ted Hendricks Award.

As a junior in 2015, Allen was named a first-team All-SEC selection by coaches and the Associated Press, recording 36 tackles along with 12 sacks.

Check out some of his highlights from his time at Alabama below: 


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