Devon Allen is an American track and field athlete, specializing in the 110-meter hurdles, and a wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played wide receiver for the University of Oregon football team.
Devon Allen: Contract details| Race| Contract| Highlights
Contract details:
The Eagles signed a two-time Olympian to their roster on Friday.
During his three-year college football career, Allen totaled 919 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.
Allen decided to return to football by participating in the Oregon Pro Day this year. The 27-year-old wide receiver finished with a 4.35-second 40-yard dash at the event.
Race:
Allen finishedi in the top five in the 110-meter hurdles at the past two Olympic Games, finishing fifth in Rio and fourth in Tokyo in 2021.
Earlier this month, Allen participated in Oregon’s Pro Day and turned in an unofficial time of 4.35 in the 40-yard dash. The former Ducks wideout also visited the Eagles, which led to a three-year deal.
During his career at Oregon, Allen caught 54 passes for 919 yards and eight touchdowns in 29 games.
Contract:
The Philadelphia Eagles announced they signed Olympic hurdler Devon Allen, who played wide receiver at the University of Oregon from 2014 through 2016.
ESPN’s Tim McManus reported the sides agreed to a three-year contract. Allen qualified for both the 2016 and 2021 Summer Olympics. He finished fourth in the 110-meter hurdles at the Tokyo Games in August.
It’s unlikely Allen makes much of an immediate impact for the Eagles, which probably played a role in the team giving him a three-year contract for a more gradual return to football.
Highlights:
The 27-year-old Arizona native stepped away from football to focus on track and field after suffering a torn ACL during the 2016 season with the Ducks.
In September, he told World Athletics’ Chris Broadbent his desire was to make a return to the gridiron after July’s 2022 World Athletics Championships, which will take place in Oregon, while also maintaining a track schedule.
