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Jake Allen

b. 1985

Player of American football

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About Jake Allen

Born 1985. Jake Allen is an American american football player and canadian football player.

Jjathus Illimski "Jake" Allen (born January 19, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL), Canadian Football League (CFL), and Arena Football League (AFL). He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Mississippi College. He also played for the Cleveland Browns.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers Allen was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He spent the 2008 season on the team's practice squad, and was signed to a future contract at the end of the season. On October 27, 2009, Allen was signed from the practice squad to the active roster after wide receiver Brett Swain was placed on injured reserve. He was waived on November 18.

Cleveland Browns Allen was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on November 18, 2009. He was listed as inactive for each of the remaining games of the 2009 season. At the end of training camp in 2010, Allen was released on September 3, 2010.

Calgary Stampeders Allen was signed by the Calgary Stampeders on May 31, 2011.

Georgia Force Allen was assigned to the Georgia Force during the 2012 season.

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Education
Mississippi Christian University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jake Allen?

player of American football

When was Jake Allen born?

Jake Allen was born on 19 January 1985 in Laurel.

What is Jake Allen's occupation?

Jake Allen is an american football player and canadian football player.

What nationality is Jake Allen?

Jake Allen is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jake Allen

· Wikidata: Q6124534

· DBpedia: Jake Allen (gridiron football)

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MLA: "Jake Allen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jake-allen/.

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