The Denver Broncos met with Boston College defensive lineman Zach Allen at the 2019 NFL combine, according to Chad Jensen of Mile High Huddle. Allen is a tweener defensive end/tackle prospect who might line up as a DE in a 3-4 defense like Denver’s.

Allen (6-4, 281 pounds) ran a 40-yard dash in 5.0 seconds and bench-pressed 225 pounds 24 times at the combine earlier this offseason. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein has compared him to Dean Lowry, who was a fourth-round pick in the 2016 NFL draft.

After playing in just two games as a freshman, Allen went on to have a productive three-year run with the Eagles. He finished his time at Boston College with 199 tackles — including 40.5 tackles for losses — and 16.5 sacks. He also intercepted two passes, broke up 14 passes, recovered four fumbles and forced a fumble.

“Allen is impressive with his power, athleticism, hand violence and a motor that always runs hot,” Draft Wire’s Gavino Borquez wrote of the defensive lineman in January. “Allen is a disciplined player, always cognizant of his gap and contain responsibilities, where he’s a reliable edge setter.”

Allen is projected to be a first- or second-round pick in April’s draft, according to Charlie Campbell of WalterFootball.com. Denver may consider him with the 41st overall pick in the second round. The Broncos currently have a total of eight draft picks.