Darius Allen (born April 8, 1992) is an American former professional
defensive end
Defensive end (DE) is a defensive position in the sport of gridiron football.
This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations over the years have substantially changed how the position is p ...
.
College career
Allen played college football for the
CSU–Pueblo ThunderWolves
The Colorado State University Pueblo ThunderWolves (shortened to CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves in their athletics context) are the athletic teams at Colorado State University Pueblo. The ThunderWolves are a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conf ...
from 2011 to 2014. He won the
Gene Upshaw Award
The Gene Upshaw Award is awarded to the best lineman, offensive or defensive, in NCAA Division II college football. The award is presented by the Manheim Touchdown Club and is recognized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
The award ...
as the best
lineman in
Division II in 2013 and 2014.
Professional career
Allen signed with the
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. The team plays it ...
in May 2015. He was cut by the Ravens on May 12, 2015.
He signed with the
BC Lions
The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Lions compete in the West Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and play their home games at BC Place.
The Lions played their first season ...
in February 2016. During the
2016 CFL season
The 2016 CFL season was the 63rd season of modern-day Canadian football. Officially, it was the 59th Canadian Football League season. Toronto hosted the 104th Grey Cup on November 27. The regular season began on June 23 and ended on November 5.
...
, Allen recorded four defensive tackles and a sack.
He signed with the
Edmonton Eskimos
The Edmonton Elks are a professional Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. The club competes in the Canadian Football League (CFL) as a member of the league's West Division and plays their home games at the Brick Field at Comm ...
in August 2017.
Allen signed a contract extension with the BC Lions on January 14, 2021. He was released on June 10, 2021.
References
External links
CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves bio
1992 births
Living people
American football defensive linemen
Players of Canadian football from Colorado
BC Lions players
Canadian football defensive linemen
CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves football players
Edmonton Elks players
Players of American football from Colorado
Sportspeople from Pueblo, Colorado
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