Jack Allen (American football) explained

Jack Allen
Number:66, 74
Position:Center
Birth Date:September 24, 1992
Birth Place:Hinsdale, Illinois
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:296
High School:Hinsdale (IL) Central
College:Michigan State
Undraftedyear:2016
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Jack Allen (born September 24, 1992) is a former American football center. He played college football for Michigan State. His younger brother Brian Allen was the 111th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft by the Los Angeles Rams.[1]

Early years and college

Jack Allen attended Hinsdale Central High School in Hinsdale, Illinois. Jack was also a State Champion in wrestling while in high school. Jack received first-team Associated Press All-America honors in 2015 while playing for the Michigan State Spartans football team.[2] That season, Jack scored a touchdown on a hand-off against Penn State.[3]

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

On April 30, 2016, Jack Allen signed an undrafted free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints after going undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft.[4] On September 3, 2016, Jack was waived by the Saints and was signed to the practice squad.[5] Jack was promoted to the active roster on December 10, 2016.[6]

On August 23, 2017, Jack Allen was waived/injured by the Saints and placed on injured reserve.[7]

Chicago Bears

On July 28, 2018, Jack Allen signed with the Chicago Bears.[8] Jack was waived on August 4, 2018.[9]

Kansas City Chiefs

On August 5, 2018, Jack Allen was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs, but was waived two days later.[10] [11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2018/04/28/michigan-state-football-brian-allen-los-angeles-rams/561415002/ Michigan State's Brian Allen had good feeling L.A. Rams would draft him
  2. Web site: Michigan State's Jack Allen named AP first-team All-American. Ralph D. Russo, AP College Football Writer. WXYZ. December 13, 2015 .
  3. Web site: Michigan State's 296-pound center took a handoff and stiffarmed a defender like that's his job. Kevin Trahan. November 28, 2015. Vox Media. SBNation.com.
  4. http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/burr-ridge/sports/ct-dch-jack-allen-new-orleans-saints-tl-0502-20160502-story.html Jack Allen 'excited to prove myself' with Saints after going undrafted
  5. Web site: Saints cut Khalif Barnes, Travaris Cadet in getting roster to 53. Gantt. Darin. NBCSports.com. September 3, 2016 .
  6. Web site: Saints Promote C Jack Allen To Active Roster. December 10, 2016.
  7. Web site: Saints sign Elijah Mitchell, waive Jack Allen with an injury. Erickson, Joel A.. TheAdvocate.com. August 23, 2017.
  8. Web site: Bears sign Jack Allen, waive Bunmi Rotimi. Williams, Charean. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. July 28, 2018.
  9. Web site: Bears waive OL Jack Allen, replace him with OL Kaleb Johnson. Bears Wire. USA Today. August 4, 2018.
  10. Web site: Chiefs swap centers, waive Tejan Koroma and claim Jack Allen. Chiefs Wire. USA Today. August 5, 2018.
  11. Web site: Jack Allen waived, Chiefs claim Ethan Cooper from Packers. Chiefs Wire. USA Today. August 7, 2018.

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