Jason Jamar Allen is an American football cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins 16th overall of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee. Allen has also played for the Houston Texans. Allen earned various honors while playing football at Muscle Shoals High School in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. He was named an All-American from SuperPrep, PrepStar and Borderwars.com. He was twice a 5A All-State running back and was once selected as the Alabama Gatorade Player of the Year. As a senior, he ran for 1,740 yards... and 21 touchdowns while adding 378 yards and three scores receiving. His performance earned him the honor of being the No. 1 player in Alabama by Birmingham News and Mobile Register. Allen also lettered in track and basketball at Muscle Shoals. He graduated early in January 2002. Allen was a four-year letterman and three-year starter for the Tennessee Volunteers. He appeared in 43 games with 26 starting, including 12 starts at safety and 14 at cornerback. By graduating in January, Allen was able to attend spring practices at the University of Tennessee.
more