Christopher Allen (American football) explained

Christopher Allen
Currentteam:Houston Roughnecks
Number:2
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:12 August 1998
Birth Place:Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:242
High School:Southern University Laboratory
(Baton Rouge, LA)
College:Alabama (2017–2021)
Undraftedyear:2022
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2022
Pfr:AlleCh04

Christopher Allen (born August 12, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Alabama.

Early life and high school

Allen grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and attended Southern University Laboratory School.[1] As a senior, he was named the Class 1A Defensive MVP after recording 82 tackles with 14 tackles for loss and six sacks.[2] Allen committed to play college football at Alabama after considering offers from Arkansas, Auburn, and LSU.[3]

College career

Allen played in seven games as a freshman.[4] Allen suffered a season ending injury in preseason training camp going into his sophomore year and was granted a medical redshirt.[5] He returned the next year and played in all 13 of Alabama's games.[6] Allen was named second-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) as a redshirt junior after recording 41 tackles with an SEC-leading 13 tackles for loss and six sacks.[7] He suffered a broken foot in the season opener during his redshirt senior year and missed the remainder of the season.[8]

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Allen signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2022.[9] He was placed on injured reserve on August 10, 2022.[10] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[11]

Houston Roughnecks

On April 23, 2024, Allen signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL).[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fambrough . Robin . November 30, 2016 . Southern Lab linebacker Christopher Allen maintains his focus despite juggling effects of flooding . April 25, 2022 . The Advocate.
  2. Web site: Fambrough . Robin . December 22, 2016 . Southern Lab linebacker Chris Allen wins Class 1A honor for second straight year . April 25, 2022 . The Advocate.
  3. Web site: Morale III . Amos . July 19, 2019 . Alabama gets commitment from Southern Lab LB Chris Allen . April 25, 2022 . The Times-Picayune.
  4. Web site: Tsoukalas . Tony . December 30, 2019 . Alabama linebacker Christopher Allen is 'something to get excited about' . April 25, 2022 . Rivals.com.
  5. Web site: Scarborough . Alex . August 18, 2018 . Alabama OLB Christopher Allen 'probably' out for season with knee injury . April 20, 2022 . ESPN.com.
  6. Web site: Byington . Alex . December 23, 2019 . Alabama's Josh Jobe, Chris Allen poised to replace veteran starters in Citrus Bowl . April 25, 2022 . Montgomery Advertiser.
  7. Web site: Sallee . Barrett . September 6, 2021 . What Alabama LB Christopher Allen's fractured foot means for the Crimson Tide defense . April 20, 2022 . CBS Sports.
  8. Web site: Rodak . Mike . September 4, 2021 . Alabama OLB Christopher Allen 'may be lost for the season' . April 20, 2022 . AL.com.
  9. Web site: Swanson . Ben . May 12, 2022 . Broncos sign 13 college free agents . July 28, 2022 . DenverBroncos.com.
  10. Web site: Swanson . Ben . August 10, 2022 . Broncos sign two running backs, place Christopher Allen on injured reserve . August 10, 2022 . DenverBroncos.com.
  11. Web site: DiLalla . Aric . August 29, 2023 . Broncos make series of transactions to reduce active roster to league-mandated limit . November 30, 2023 . DenverBroncos.com.
  12. Web site: UFL Transactions . 2024-04-24 . UFLBoard.com . en-US.

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