Update: According to the NFL transaction wire, the 49ers also worked out offensive tackles Cameron Fleming, Connor Galvin, and Lucas Niang. Additionally, the team worked out linebacker Trevis Gipson and hosted offensive tackle Prince Tega Wanogho.
The 6'2, 245 lb. defensive end signed with the Memphis Showboats in December 2024. Before that, Allen signed with the Denver Broncos as a UDFA in 2024 and was later waived with an injury settlement.
While at the University of Memphis, Allen earned Second Team All-AAC honors in 2023, after recording 40 tackles, seven TFLs (tackles for loss), two sacks, two pass breakups, one fumble recovery, and one forced fumble. He started all 13 games during his senior season with the Tigers.
Allen had a solid 2025 season in the UFL. He played in 10 games, while recording 23 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and one forced fumble. He also had 21 QB pressures.
NFL analyst Lance Zierlein wrote the following about Allen before the 2024 draft:
"Allen is a steady stand-up end with good play strength and a steady motor. He lacks ideal size and juice off the edge but looks to outwork his opponents. He's not an instinctive run defender and falls prey to bad tackling angles at times, but he's on the right side of the rep at a decent rate. He's an effort rusher who won't be able to beat tackles up the arc and doesn't yet have the moves and counters needed to unlock the pocket against pro protection."
The United Football League (UFL) is a spring football league, formed by the merger of the XFL and USFL in 2024. The UFL started play in March 2024 and consists of 10 games during the season.
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