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Just to add to songs wonderful analysis, Allen has Rivers throwing to him and Hopkins has Pick 6 Schaub passing him the rock. Go with Allen.That's a really tough one as I feel like Hopkins and Allen have flashed the most out of all rookie WRs. Both have similar upside IMO (I don't project either to be "elite" but admit Allen has a better shot then Hopkins) but I also believe Hopkins will take longer to develop. I read reports in the off season that Allen could "hop right into the NFL" and to be honest, he really does look very polished. Personally, I'd go Allen for the aforementioned reasons plus a myriad of others but it's almost too close to call.Song - you like d. Hopkins or Allen better long term. In a rookie keeper league and thinking of dropping Hopkins for Allen.For those curious about Allen, he's the real deal. Soft hands, good burst in tight spaces, great body control in the air are just some of his tangibles. He's picked up essentially all of Floyd's snaps and targets, has a very healthy amount of RZ targets and is apart of one of the leagues most high powered passing offenses.
This isn't a Royal type fluke and after some quick analysis (check out the Allen hype thread or the thread pertaining to SD's WRs) and it becomes very apparent. Obviously, there will be bumps along the ride as he is a rookie and Rivers likes to spread the ball but he's very much worth a flier.
For redraft purposes however, Allen is the no brainer choice.
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