What is amusing about the video is that it ends with a photo of 49ers legend Ronnie Lott with the caption "Legend." You might remember that Allen wasn't sure who Lott was when the former NFL defensive back, best known for his play as a hard-hitting safety, presented him with the Lott IMPACT Trophy, which goes to the college defensive player having the most significant influence on his team.
"Josh Allen told me after he won the award, he goes, 'I had to Google who you were,'" Lott said via a conversation with NBC Sports Bay Area.
Allen knows who Lott is now.
Lott went on to rave about Allen's potential impact as an NFL defensive star during the conversation with NBC Sports Bay Area.
The 49ers currently hold the No. 2 overall pick and Allen could be an option at that selection or should the team trade down a few spots.
Allen is one of the ten known draft prospects who has visited or is scheduled to visit with the 49ers. NFL teams are permitted to host up to 30 official pre-draft visits with players who are not local prospects.
Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams visited with the 49ers on Tuesday after dining with the team on Monday night. Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat is also scheduled to visit this week with Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa planning a trip to Santa Clara next week.
Allen finished his senior campaign with Kentucky having registered 88 combined tackles with 21.5 for a loss and a Kentucky single-season school record 17 sacks, including a three-sack performance in the Wildcats' 27-24 victory over Penn State in the Citrus Bowl. He recorded 31.5 sacks in his four collegiate seasons.
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