
#87 TE · Los Angeles Rams
Height
6'6"
Weight
251 lbs
Age
25
College
Clemson
Draft
2023, Rd 5, #175
Experience
3 yrs
TE Rank
#152 / 173
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 47 | 40 | 342 | 4 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 17 | 24 | 208 | 3 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 15 | 6 | 39 | 0 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 15 |
Length
4 years
Total Value
$4.1M
Guaranteed
$245K
AAV
$1.0M/yr
The Rams secured solid value by locking up Davis Allen at just $1M annually over four years, earning a C CVI that reflects reasonable upside betting on an unproven commodity. At this price point, Los Angeles is essentially getting a lottery ticket on a young tight end who could develop into a meaningful contributor without breaking the bank — the minimal $200K guarantee shows they're not overpaying for potential. Allen enters a crucial developmental window where he needs to prove he belongs in an NFL offense, and this contract structure gives the Rams flexibility to evaluate him without significant financial risk. The deal makes sense for a rebuilding position group where the team can afford to take measured gambles on young talent. While Allen hasn't established himself as a reliable target yet, the contract's modest AAV means even replacement-level production would justify the investment, with legitimate upside if he develops into a viable receiving threat in Sean McVay's system.
Davis Allen earns an F for the Rams at tight end, a young player who has not developed into a viable option in Los Angeles's passing attack. Allen has been behind other tight ends on the depth chart and has not earned targets when given opportunities. His blocking has been adequate but not dominant, and his receiving contributions are essentially nonexistent. The Rams need more versatility from the tight end position, and Allen has not been able to provide it. He is fighting for a roster spot on a team that needs its young players to develop quickly.
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Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
F
2025
(50% weight)
F
2024
(30% weight)
F
2023
(20% weight)