Patriots reportedly hosted underrated deep threat WR for visit

The New England Patriots hosted University of Cincinnati wide receiver Cyrus Allen on Wednesday, according to SI. com's Arye Pulli. Allen has proven himself as a legitimate red zone threat by hauling in 51 receptions for 674 yards and 13 touchdowns last season.

If the aim is to get more explosive at wide receiver, it would make sense for the Patriots to show interest in Allen, who averaged 13. 2 yards per catch. His touchdown catches last season tied the single-season school record and led the Big 12 Conference.

The Patriots released their top receiving option, Stefon Diggs, at the start of the new league year. They signed veteran Romeo Doubs in free agency, but they are clearly looking for another explosive receiving option to complement the former Green Bay Packer. Source: Cincinnati WR Cyrus Allen, who visited the #Jets yesterday, is visiting the #Patriots today.

Allen (PFF’s No. 155) has a busy slate ahead: #Dolphins on Friday, followed by the #Bucs and #Falcons next week. A vertical threat with 13 TDs with the Bearcats in 2025.