Christopher Allen (American football)

Christopher Allen is an American football outside linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played collegiately for the Alabama.

Christopher Allen
Denver Broncos
Position:Outside linebacker
Personal information
Born:Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
College:Alabama (2017-2021)
Undrafted:2022
Career history
  • Denver Broncos (2022-present)
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards

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]

References
  1. "Southern Lab linebacker Christopher Allen maintains his focus despite juggling effects of flooding". The Advocate. November 30, 2016. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  2. "Southern Lab linebacker Chris Allen wins Class 1A honor for second straight year". The Advocate. December 22, 2016. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  3. "Alabama gets commitment from Southern Lab LB Chris Allen". The Times-Picayune. July 19, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  4. Tsoukalas, Tony (December 30, 2019). "Alabama linebacker Christopher Allen is 'something to get excited about'". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  5. Scarborough, Alex (August 18, 2018). "Alabama OLB Christopher Allen 'probably' out for season with knee injury". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  6. "Alabama's Josh Jobe, Chris Allen poised to replace veteran starters in Citrus Bowl". Montgomery Advertiser. December 23, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  7. Sallee, Barrett (September 6, 2021). "What Alabama LB Christopher Allen's fractured foot means for the Crimson Tide defense". CBS Sports. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  8. Rodak, Mike (September 4, 2021). "Alabama OLB Christopher Allen 'may be lost for the season'". AL.com. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
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