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Published Jun 1, 2020
Film Room: Michigan WR Commit Markus Allen Brings 'Big-Play Ability'
Clayton Sayfie  •  Maize&BlueReview
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The 6-2, 185-pounder racked up 51 receptions for 1,099 yards and 15 touchdowns as a high school junior in 2019.

On film, Allen shows a wide array of traits as a pass-catcher. He can stretch the field, run after the catch and is elusive with the ball in his hands.

"Markus has more of that typical receiver size for your outside wide receiver," Helmholdt said. "He is that big play-type wide receiver. He is going to stretch the field. He averaged over 20 yards per catch last season. So, he’s definitely a guy who has that big-play ability on the outside."

After U-M's 2020 recruiting class that was comprised of smaller wide receivers that may be better suited for the slot position, Allen will come in and add more of an all-around wideout to the team in 2021.

"I think he’s athletic enough to be able to provide you with everything you want at the outside wide receiver position," Helmholdt said. "He’s not just a deep threat, but I think he’s shown he can catch a bubble screen, he can go over the middle, he can help you move the chains.

"I think he does check a lot of boxes at that outside receiver position."

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