Jeff Allen (offensive lineman) explained

Jeff Allen
Number:71, 79, 73
Position:Guard
Birth Date:January 8, 1990
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:306
High School:King (Chicago, Illinois)
College:Illinois (2008–2011)
Draftyear:2012
Draftround:2
Draftpick:44
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:84
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:66
Pfr:A/AlleJe01

Jeff Allen (born January 8, 1990) is a former American football guard. He played college football for Illinois. Allen was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft. He also played for the Houston Texans.

College career

After graduating from Chicago's King High School, Allen attended the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign from 2008 to 2011. He started 47 games at both left and right tackle during his career.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Projected as a second round selection by Sports Illustrated,[1] Allen was ranked as the No. 6 offensive guard available in the 2012 NFL draft.[2]

Kansas City Chiefs (first stint)

Allen was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round, 44th overall.[3] [4] In his rookie season, he appeared in all 16 games, and became a starter at left guard by Week 4 against the San Diego Chargers. For his first two seasons with the Chiefs, he played with Jon Asamoah who was a teammate of Allen's at Illinois.

Houston Texans

On March 9, 2016, Allen signed a four-year contract with the Houston Texans.[5] [6]

On May 11, 2018, Allen was placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list after dealing with concussions and ankle injuries.[7] On July 13, 2018, Allen was released by the Texans after reaching an injury settlement.[8]

Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)

On October 16, 2018, Allen signed with the Chiefs.

Allen was re-signed on August 20, 2019.[9] He was released on October 3, 2019. He announced his retirement after the Chiefs won Super Bowl LIV.[10] Despite not being on the roster when the Chiefs won the Super Bowl, he received a Super Bowl ring from the Chiefs.[11]

Personal life

Allen is married to Marrisa Holden, a former Illinois soccer player. They have one daughter and son together.

In 2018, the couple founded The Cookie Society, a gourmet cookie shop based in Frisco, Texas.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Jeff Allen. CNN .
  2. News: View Draft by Positions. CNN .
  3. Web site: Chiefs Draft Picks 2012: KC Selects Illinois OT Jeff Allen At No. 44. Thorman, Chris. ArrowheadPride.com. April 27, 2012. May 24, 2017.
  4. Web site: 2012 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-14 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  5. Web site: Texans report: Jeff Allen, Tony Bergstrom added to offensive line. Wilson, Aaron. Houston Chronicle. March 9, 2016.
  6. Web site: Flurry of free agent moves made by Texans. https://web.archive.org/web/20160927015528/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Flurry-of-free-agent-moves-made-by-Texans/743f6024-69f9-40d5-8e87-4a4f0e8ec785. dead. September 27, 2016. HoustonTexans.com. March 10, 2016. May 24, 2017.
  7. Web site: Texans place guard Jeff Allen on reserve PUP list. Wilson, Aaron. Chron.com. May 11, 2018.
  8. Web site: Houston Texans release guard Jeff Allen from PUP list. Wesseling, Chris. NFL.com. July 13, 2018.
  9. Web site: Goldman . Charles . Chiefs make Jeff Allen signing official, waive OG Abdul Beecham . ChiefsWire.USAToday.com . August 20, 2019 . August 20, 2019.
  10. Web site: Former Chiefs, Texans Veteran Announces Retirement Following Super Bowl. Heavy.com. November 22, 2020.
  11. Jeff Allen. jeffallen71. 1301588449238093824. September 4, 2020. Blown away.
  12. Web site: About The Cookie Society. 2020-12-15. The Cookie Society. en.

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