Darius Allen
American gridiron football player (born 1992)
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Darius Allen (born April 8, 1992) is an American former professional gridiron football defensive end.
PositionDefensive end
BornApril 8, 1992
Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Allen before a Lions game in 2019 | |||||||
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||||
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| Born | April 8, 1992 Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | East (Pueblo, Colorado) | ||||||
| College | CSU Pueblo | ||||||
| NFL draft | 2015: undrafted | ||||||
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College career
Allen played college football for the CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves from 2011 to 2014. He won the Gene Upshaw Award as the best lineman in Division II in 2013 and 2014.[1]
Professional career
Allen signed with the Baltimore Ravens in May 2015.[2] He was cut by the Ravens on May 12, 2015.[3]
He signed with the BC Lions in February 2016.[4] During the 2016 CFL season, Allen recorded four defensive tackles and a sack.[5]
He signed with the Edmonton Eskimos in August 2017.[6]
Allen signed a contract extension with the BC Lions on January 14, 2021.[7] He was released on June 10, 2021.[8]
