RICHMOND, Ky. – EKU football redshirt senior tight end Dakota Allen was named to the 2023 Reese's Senior Bowl Watchlist, which was released on Wednesday morning. 

The Reese's Senior Bowl is the nation's most prestigious college all-star game, as it annually serves as the first step of the NFL Draft process. The 2022 edition of the game produced a record-tying 106 total selection in the 2022 NFL Draft, representing 40 percent of the entire NFL draft, including 45 of the top 100 players selected.

Allen transitioned to tight end last season and emerged as one of EKU's most productive targets. He led the team with five touchdown receptions and caught 34 passes for 440 yards. The Lebanon, Ohio, native recorded a catch of at least 25 yards in six different games. 

Allen was named a Phil Steele Preseason All-ASUN selection and was ranked the No. 10 tight end in the FCS by HERO Sports. 

EKU opens the season at Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 7:00 p.m. in Ypsilanti, Mich. Single-game tickets for the 2022 EKU football season are now on sale through the EKU athletics ticket office. Tickets can be purchased online here or by phone at 859-622-2122. Season tickets are also available and can be purchased here.