Brian Allen

NFL player


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Birthplace= Lake City, FL
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Position=Linebacker
College=Florida State University
DraftedYear=2001
DraftedRound=3 / Pick 83
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years=2001
2002-2004
2005
teams=St. Louis Rams
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Brian Lamar Allen (born April 1, 1978 in Lake City, Florida) is an American football linebacker.

Allen played for Florida State University in college, and was picked in the 3rd round (83rd overall) in the 2001 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. He played three games during his rookie season, and was later allocated to the Houston Texans in the 2002 expansion draft. However, he was released by the Texans before playing a game for the team. He was signed off waivers to the Carolina Panthers in 2002. He played mostly on special teams for the Panthers, and was part of the unit that ranked fifth in the NFL in 2003. He was released by the Panthers, and was signed to the Redskins on April 6, 2005. He was released by the Redskins in late 2005 due to injury.

Then he worked at Lyman High School. Now he is working as a Coach and American History Teacher at Lake Howell High School.

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