Rams’ Sean McVay Raves About Emerging Offensive Weapon

The Los Angeles Rams have a true talent with tight end Davis Allen

Sep 28, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay watches game action against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. In 2023, on a rainy Sunday in Baltimore, Davis Allen had the game of his career. This week, Allen is set to return with a newfound confidence from increased usage and with a reeling Ravens team, the platform has been laid for a breakout performance. Here's the latest on Allen.

McVay on Allen

I asked McVay on Tuesday for his thoughts on Allen.

“He did a really good job," stated McVay. "Higbee was injured. He had to step up, had a big third-and-one conversion that ended up getting called back then he converts on a third down-and-long. He did a really good job, had a touchdown off of a screen. Davis has always just answered the bell. I think he's a physically and a mentally tough guy. I think he competes really well at the line of scrimmage."

Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen (87) hits the pylon and makes a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. | Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

"He's good as a move blocker. He's got great, soft hands. I think he's just continuing to ascend into a complete tight end. He showed early signs of that his rookie year that you're alluding to. He had a great performance that gave us a chance to win that game against a team that was as hot as anybody at that time.”

The Future of the Rams

Tyler Higbee is on the backside of his career and his future beyond this season is unclear. Colby Parkinson could become a cap casualty after this season. While the Rams did draft Terrance Ferguson, Allen and Ferguson essentially play two different positions.

Jan 19, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (89) against the Philadelphia Eagles in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Allen is able to be used on the inside, while Ferguson is much more of a threat when flexed out and allowed to stand up. Allen has overcome a slow sophmore season due to injury to become one of the team's top options in the red zone. This season, Allen has six receptions for 48 yards and two touchdowns.

Allen doesn't see a high volume of targets, but tight ends in McVay's system have never put up jaw-dropping numbers compared to their NFL counterparts. Allen's strength is in his ability to block and how efficient he is.

While he may only have six receptions, those came off of seven targets. In his other healthy season, which was 2023, Allen had ten receptions off of eleven targets.

Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen (87) against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

As his role continues to grow, so will his production and with one more year left on his rookie contract plus the faith of Sean McVay, Allen's career is just beginning to take off.

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