Education
Allen attended the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign from 2008 to 2011.
Allen attended the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign from 2008 to 2011.
He played college football at Illinois. Allen was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He started 47 games at both left and right tackle during his career.
He was teammates with Xavier Fulton and Jon Asamoah.
2012 NFL Draft
Projected as a second round selection by Sports Illustrated, Allen was ranked as the Number. 6 offensive guard available in the 2012 NFL Draft.
He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2nd round, 44th overall. Kansas City Chiefs
In his rookie season, Allen appeared in all 16 games, and became a starter at left guard by week 4 against the San Diego Chargers.
Houston Texans
Allen signed a four-year deal with the Houston Texans on March 9, 2016.
Personal life
Married to Marrisa Holden, a former Illinois soccer player. They have one daughter together.