Career
• Two-year starter at safety.
2017
• Leader in the defensive backfield, ranked fifth on the team in tackles.
• Tied for the team lead in pass break-ups with 6 and had 3 interceptions.
• Recorded tackles for loss at Nebraska (9-16), versus Kent State (10-7) and at Central Michigan (11-24).
• Recovered a fumble in the end zone at Toledo (11-2) to stop the Rockets from scoring.
• Made at least one tackle in 12 games, at least five tackles in six games and recorded a season-high twelve tackles, eight solo, against Duke in the Quick Lane Bowl (12-26).
• Broke up two passes, recorded a tackle for loss and collected three solo tackles in win at Nebraska.
2016
• The Huskies leading returning tackle tied for fourth on the team in tackles with a career high 61; his 38 solo stops ranked fourth on the team.
• Made a career-high 13 stops to lead NIU at Wyoming (9-3) with eight solo tackles and a tackle for loss versus the Cowboys.
• Intercepted a pass versus San Diego State (9-17) to go with four stops and a tackle for loss.
• Collected his second interception of the season versus Bowling Green (11-1) and led NIU with eight tackles.
• Made five tackles, four solo, in four different games on the year, including at Western Michigan (10-8), where he added a tackle for loss.
• Registered seven tackles at Ball State (10-1).
2015
• Appeared in all 14 games as a reserve safety and special teams contributor.
• Recorded 25 total tackles, 19 solo, to rank seventh among NIU defensive backs.
• Tallied two interceptions and two tackles for loss as well.
• Snagged his first career INT against Murray State (9-12) early in the fourth quarter.
• Made a career-high six tackles at Miami (10-17) with four solo stops.
• Had a TFL in consecutive weeks vs. Ball State (10-10) and at Miami (10-17).
• Posted seven multi-tackle games, including five solo stops in the Poinsettia Bowl against Boise State (12-23).
• Recorded three tackles against Ball State and again at Toledo (11-3).
• Added two stops in the MAC Championship Game in his hometown of Detroit against Bowling Green (12-4).
• Notched his second career interception in the Poinsettia Bowl, adding a career-long 27-yard return just before halftime.
• As one of four Huskies with multiple interceptions, helped NIU finished the season ranked fourth in the FBS with 22 picks.
2014
• Redshirted.
2013
• Played in all 14 NIU games as a true freshman, recording seven tackles.
• One of only three true freshmen to letter on defense.
• Recorded his first career tackle at Idaho (9-14).
• Broke up a pass and made four stops versus Eastern Michigan (11-26).
High School
• Rated the 19th-best prospect in Michigan by Rivals.com.
• Three-year starter who served as a team captain in 2012.
• Recorded eight interceptions and 44 tackles as a senior and caught 48 passes for 904 yards and 12 touchdowns.
• Scored two touchdowns on fumble returns and recorded a safety.
• Posted 62 tackles, six TFLs, recovered two fumbles and intercepted three passes in 2011 and caught 31 passes for 575 yards and six scores.
• Three-sport athlete also excelled on the basketball court and track.
Personal
• Born Sept. 22, 1994.
• Son of Calvin and Denise Allen.
• General Emphasis major.
• Enjoys playing basketball and football with family and friends
ALLEN'S SINGLE GAME CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 13 (Wyoming, 9-3-16)
TFL: 1 (8x) (last: Central Michigan 11-24-17)
Interceptions: 1 (6x) (last: Bowling Green 10-21-17)
Pass Break-Ups: 2 (EIU 9-9-17)
