As the NFL Draft approaches, there are plenty of questions about where Penn State quarterback Drew Allar could land. While many were hoping for an early pick, Allar now projects to go in the middle rounds, and it presents a good opportunity for teams looking to add long-term upside at the position without too much pressure for him, too.
One team that makes sense as a potential fit is the Miami Dolphins.
Miami decided to move on from Tua Tagovailoa but signed Malik Willis as his replacement. While Willis has shown plenty of potential, his limited snap history leaves room for uncertainty, especially for a team that has to figure out an answer at the position. That uncertainty could be a good or bad thing for someone like Allar, if he were to get drafted by the Dolphins.
Currently, the Dolphins’ quarterback room also includes Quinn Ewers, who also showed some promise in college.
Allar’s time at Penn State showed his potential but even more areas for growth, which is why a situation like Miami could be ideal. The Dolphins haven’t shown the ability to develop a quarterback but that could change with a new regime.
Alexander Underwood of Onward State wrote about why Miami could be a nice landing spot for Allar, especially given the current uncertainty surrounding the Dolphins’ quarterback situation.
“The Dolphins are in a complete rebuild. Moving on from their franchise quarterback, they are taking a gamble by entrusting their future to Malik Willis. With only a small sample size of success, it is possible that the starting role may not be ready for Willis.
“This is why the backup position could become the most important one of the season. With Quinn Ewers and Cam Miller in the QB room, Allar could give both of them a run for their money,” he wrote.
If Allar does find himself going later in the NFL Draft, there’s reason to believe it could benefit him. It’s unfortunate that he didn’t have the season he was looking for when many projected him as a first-round pick, but that’s life and something he can’t change now.