 Allen with the Los Angeles Rams in 2023 | |||||
| No. 55 – Los Angeles Rams | |||||
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| Position: | Center | ||||
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| Born: | October 11, 1995 Hinsdale, Illinois, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 303 lb (137 kg) | ||||
| Career information | |||||
| High school: | Hinsdale Central (Hinsdale, Illinois) | ||||
| College: | Michigan State | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 2018 / Round: 4 / Pick: 111 | ||||
| Career history | |||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 1, 2023 | |||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||
Brian Allen (born October 11, 1995) is an American football center for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan State. He was drafted by the Rams in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was the first active NFL player to test positive for COVID-19.
College career
Allen played college football for Michigan State University. Allen played with his older brother and his younger brother during his collegiate career. He was a three time all-Big Ten Conference selection as well as a Freshman All-American.
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 1+1⁄8 in (1.86 m) |
298 lb (135 kg) |
32+3⁄8 in (0.82 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) | 5.34 s | 1.81 s | 3.10 s | 4.71 s | 7.81 s | 26.5 in (0.67 m) | 8 ft 3 in (2.51 m) | 27 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine[1][2] | ||||||||||||
Allen was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth round (111th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft, using the pick acquired in the Robert Quinn trade.[3] He played in 13 games his rookie year as a backup.
In 2019, Allen was named the starting center following the departure of veteran John Sullivan. He started the first nine games before suffering an MCL injury in Week 10. He was placed on injured reserve on November 12, 2019.[4] On April 15, 2020, the Rams announced that Allen was the first NFL player to test positive for COVID-19.[5]
In 2021, Allen helped the Rams reach Super Bowl LVI where they would defeat the Cincinnati Bengals 23–20.[6]
On March 14, 2022, Allen signed a three-year extension with the Rams worth $24 million.[7]
Personal life
His older brother Jack is also a center who signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints in 2016.[8]
References
- ↑ "Brian Allen Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
- ↑ "2018 NFL Draft Scout Brian Allen College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ↑ McAtee, Joe (April 28, 2018). "Los Angeles Rams select Michigan St. C Brian Allen". TurfShowTimes.com. Retrieved June 10, 2018.
- ↑ Alper, Josh (November 12, 2019). "Rams put Brian Allen, Bryce Hager on injured reserve". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ↑ Jackson, Stu (April 15, 2020). "Brian Allen tested positive for COVID-19, but is feeling better". TheRams.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ↑ Schwartz, Paul (February 13, 2021). "LA Rams defeat Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl 2022". nypost.com.
- ↑ Jackson, Stu (March 14, 2022). "Rams, Brian Allen agree to terms on three-year deal". TheRams.com. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
- ↑ Michigan State's Brian Allen had good feeling L.A. Rams would draft him