Jack Allen (American football)

Jack Allen (born September 24, 1992) is an American football center who is currently a free agent. He played college football for Michigan State. His younger brother Brian Allen was the 111th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams.

Early years and college
Allen attended Hinsdale Central High School in Hinsdale, Illinois. He was also a State Champion in wrestling while in high school. He received first-team Associated Press All-America honors in 2015 while playing for the Michigan State Spartans football team. That season, he even scored a touchdown on a hand-off against Penn State.

New Orleans Saints
On April 30, 2016, Allen signed an undrafted free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints after going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Saints and was signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 10, 2016.

On August 23, 2017, Allen was waived/injured by the Saints and placed on injured reserve.

Chicago Bears
On July 28, 2018, Allen signed with the Chicago Bears. He was waived on August 4, 2018.

Kansas City Chiefs
On August 5, 2018, Allen was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs, but was waived two days later.