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Cam Allen
Personal information
Born: (1999-11-22) November 22, 1999 (age 25)
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Graham (Bluefield, Virginia)
College:Purdue (2019–2023)
Position:Safety
Undrafted:2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Cameron Allen (born November 22, 1999) is an American football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Purdue.

Early life

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Allen grew up in Bluefield, Virginia and attended Graham High School. During his senior season, Allen totaled 61 total touchdowns.[1] In Allen's senior season, he was named the Virginia Class Two Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year.[2] Coming out of high school, Allen decided to commit to play college football for the Purdue Boilermakers.[3][4]

College career

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In week seven of the 2021 season, Allen would earn the Big Ten defensive player of the week after notching four tackles and two interceptions, as he helped Purdue upset #2 Iowa.[5] During the 2021 season, Allen tallied 65 tackles, three pass deflections, four interceptions, and a fumble recovery.[6] In week two of the 2022 season, Allen recorded his first career pick-six against Indiana State.[7] In week five, Allen was named the Big Ten defensive player of the week after recording two interceptions in a win over Minnesota.[8] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Allen decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft.[9][10]

Allen finished his career at Purdue with 203 tackles, 31 pass deflections, 13 interceptions, four fumble recoveries, a touchdown, and a blocked field goal.[11]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
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+18 in
(1.86 m)
200 lb
(91 kg)
31+34 in
(0.81 m)
9+34 in
(0.25 m)
4.55 s 1.52 s 2.65 s 4.09 s 6.78 s 34.5 in
(0.88 m)
10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)
15 reps
All values from Pro Day[12][13]

Allen signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024,[14] but was waived five days later.[15]

References

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  1. ^ King, Sam (September 11, 2022). "Former quarterback Cam Allen now menace to QBs for Purdue defense". Journal & Courier. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  2. ^ Woodson, Brian (December 20, 2018). "Graham's Cameron Allen makes it official, signs to play football for Purdue". Bluefield Daily Telegraph. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  3. ^ Carmin, Mike (June 21, 2018). "Purdue football adds cornerback, linebacker to 2019 class". Journal & Courier. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  4. ^ Neubert, Brian (August 16, 2019). "Freshman Cam Allen seems to be carving a niche right away". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  5. ^ Carmin, Mike (October 18, 2021). "Purdue receiver David Bell, safety Cam Allen earn Big Ten weekly honors". Journal & Courier. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  6. ^ Fezler, D.J. (March 4, 2022). "Purdue Safety Cam Allen Looks to Grow as a Leader During Spring Practice". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  7. ^ Dienhart, Tom (December 20, 2022). "Purdue S Cam Allen plans to return for fifth season in 2023". On3.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  8. ^ Carmin, Mike (October 3, 2022). "Purdue safety Cam Allen named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week". Journal & Courier. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  9. ^ Hayes, Tim (December 19, 2023). "Cam Allen (Graham) departs Purdue, declares for NFL Draft". The Bristol Herald Courier. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  10. ^ Bricker, Grant (December 13, 2023). "Cam Allen says farewell to Purdue after 5 seasons with Boilermakers". Saturday Tradition. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  11. ^ Surratt, Jon (December 13, 2023). "Cam Allen enters 2024 Draft". WVVA.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  12. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Cam Allen College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  13. ^ "33 TEAMS ATTEND PURDUE FOOTBALL PRO DAY". PurdueSports.com. March 7, 2024. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  14. ^ DiLalla, Aric (May 10, 2024). "Broncos sign 13 college free agents". DenverBroncos.com.
  15. ^ DiLalla, Aric (May 15, 2024). "Broncos sign P Trenton Gill". DenverBroncos.com.
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