Dakota Allen

About

NFL linebacker that was taken by the Los Angeles Rams as a seventh round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. He was later signed by the Denver Broncos in November 2022. He has also played for the Las Vegas Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns during his NFL career. 

Before Fame

Prior to being drafted, he played college football at Texas Tech University. Following his 2018 season, he was named to the first team All-Big 12. Coming out of high school, he offers from programs like the University of Oklahoma, Texas Christian University and Kansas State University.

Trivia

He was featured on the second season of Netflix's Last Chance U while attending East Mississippi Community College. He led the team with 117 tackles that season. His 2017 season at Texas Tech was the best of his career, in which he forced six turnovers.

Family Life

Although he was born in Dallas, Texas, he grew up living in the Humble, Texas area. He is the youngest of two siblings. 

Associated With

He was taken during the 2019 NFL Draft, just like Nick Bosa and Ed Oliver.