In addition to competing in the 110-meter hurdles in track and field, Devon Allen plays wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He attended the American Jesuit high school Brophy College Preparatory, which is situated in Phoenix, Arizona.
He was a four-star prospect out of high school who decided to enroll at the University of Oregon despite his recruiting status. He was a wide receiver for their football team there for three seasons, with his first season being the most successful. After leaving college, he switched his athletic concentration from football to hurdling and track-and-field.
While he had previously participated in the US Nationals and the Olympics, in 2022 he chose to attend the football pro day at the University of Oregon for players. NFL scouts were interested after Allen completed an unofficial 40-yard dash in 4.35 seconds. On April 8, 2022, Allen signed a customary three-year undrafted rookie deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.
On September 1, 2022, he was added to the practice squad after being discharged on August 30. He was disqualified as a result of a contentious incorrect start during the July 2022 World Athletic Championships. Sensors in the starting blocks recorded his reaction time as 0.099 seconds, which is 0.001 seconds quicker than the average.
How Good Is Devon Allen?
Devon Allen is a very good player. His personal record time of 12.84 seconds, which he established in 2022, is the third-fastest time ever.
What Happened To Devon Allen?
He was disqualified as a result of a contentious incorrect start during the July 2022 World Athletic Championships. Sensors in the starting blocks recorded his reaction time as 0.099 seconds, which is 0.001 seconds quicker than the average.