Cam Allen Explained
Cameron Allen (born November 22, 1999) is an American football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Purdue.
Early life and high school
Allen grew up in Bluefield, Virginia and attended Graham High School. During his senior season, Allen totaled 61 total touchdowns.[1] In Allen's senior season, he was named the Virginia Class Two Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year.[2] Coming out of high school, Allen decided to commit to play college football for the Purdue Boilermakers.[3] [4]
College career
In week seven of the 2021 season, Allen would earn the Big Ten defensive player of the week after notching four tackles and two interceptions, as he helped Purdue upset - 2 Iowa
.[5] During the 2021 season, Allen tallied 65 tackles, three pass deflections, four interceptions, and a fumble recovery.[6] In week two of the 2022 season, Allen recorded his first career pick-six against Indiana State.[7] In week five, Allen was named the Big Ten defensive player of the week after recording two interceptions in a win over Minnesota.[8] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Allen decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft.[9] [10]
Allen finished his career at Purdue with 203 tackles, 31 pass deflections, 13 interceptions, four fumble recoveries, a touchdown, and a blocked field goal.[11]
Professional career
Allen signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024,[12] but was waived five days later.[13]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: King . Sam . Former quarterback Cam Allen now menace to QBs for Purdue defense . Journal & Courier . 11 September 2022 . 17 March 2024.
- Web site: Woodson . Brian . Graham's Cameron Allen makes it official, signs to play football for Purdue . Bluefield Daily Telegraph . 20 December 2018 . 17 March 2024.
- Web site: Carmin . Mike . Purdue football adds cornerback, linebacker to 2019 class . Journal & Courier . 21 June 2018 . 17 March 2024.
- Web site: Neubert . Brian . Freshman Cam Allen seems to be carving a niche right away . Rivals.com . 16 August 2019 . 17 March 2024.
- Web site: Carmin . Mike . Purdue receiver David Bell, safety Cam Allen earn Big Ten weekly honors . Journal & Courier . 18 October 2021 . 17 March 2024.
- Fezler . D.J. . Purdue Safety Cam Allen Looks to Grow as a Leader During Spring Practice . Sports Illustrated . 4 March 2022 . 17 March 2024.
- Web site: Dienhart . Tom . Purdue S Cam Allen plans to return for fifth season in 2023 . On3.com . 20 December 2022 . 17 March 2024.
- Web site: Carmin . Mike . Purdue safety Cam Allen named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week . Journal & Courier . 3 October 2022 . 17 March 2024.
- Web site: Hayes . Tim . Cam Allen (Graham) departs Purdue, declares for NFL Draft . The Bristol Herald Courier . 19 December 2023 . 17 March 2024.
- Web site: Bricker . Grant . Cam Allen says farewell to Purdue after 5 seasons with Boilermakers . Saturday Tradition . 13 December 2023 . 17 March 2024.
- Web site: Surratt . Jon . Cam Allen enters 2024 Draft . WVVA.com . 13 December 2023 . 17 March 2024.
- Web site: Broncos sign 13 college free agents. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. May 10, 2024.
- Web site: Broncos sign P Trenton Gill. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. May 15, 2024.