Linebacker Dakota Allen, out of Texas Tech, spent the 2016 season at East Mississippi Community College. The Rams picked him near the end of the seventh round. Allen has also been named to the Bednarik Award watch list. Quarterback John Franklin III, who later converted to receiver and then DB, signed a deal with the Bears before the 2018 season. His closing speed is crazy #TexasTech pic.twitter.com/GeeaDMd20J. “But it is just preseason. “It (the preseason accolades) means a lot,” Allen said. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Defensive back CJ Reavis, who went from Virginia Tech to EMCC to Marshall, signed with the Jaguars in 2018. On the final day of the 2019 NFL draft, Dakota Allen anxiously waited to hear his name called. Stopping the run with 31 solo run stops and creating a no fly zone over the middle, allowing one reception every 22 passing plays. For Allen, Tuesday marked the start of the final chapter of a college football journey that has been filled with trials and tribulations. If he takes that leadership role seriously, continues to allow himself to be coached, and keeps trying to become a better man, his season of redemption will be a very successful one. The NCAA is bringing major sporting events to Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena, including March Madness tournament games and gymnastics championships. 2019: Rd 7, Pk 251 (LAR) Status. Allen returned to Texas Tech where Kliff Kingsbury gave him another opportunity. The Humble native appears relieved that he was able to transition back to the highest level of college football. East Mississippi has also been featured in the Netflix documentary series “Last Chance U.”, “The thing that kept me going was faith,” Allen said. Prosecutors dropped the charges against him before the 2016 season, but the Red Raiders had already dismissed him by that point. Connect to local news for just $4.99 a month for 12 months. He then started all 13 of the team’s games at linebacker. Here’s the complete list of All-Big 12 football selections, Another sign Shawn Robinson is TCU's guy? Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The Rams’ Dakota Allen is the first ‘Last Chance U’ player drafted into the NFL, Todd Gurley accidentally scored a game-losing touchdown. He started at Florida State and later spent seasons at both Auburn and FAU. Linebacker Dakota Allen, out of Texas Tech, spent the 2016 season at East Mississippi Community College. In May 2016, the then-redshirt freshman and two of his teammates were released from the team after the three were indicted on a second-degree felony count of burglary of a habitation. “He’s really done that. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Want your voice heard? But Allen, along with defensive backs Jah’Shawn Johnson and Justus Parker (both play defensive back), are ready to lead a much improved defense that brings back a majority of its starters. Kelly doesn’t quite count as a Last Chance U star, because his time at EMCC ended before Netflix’s cameras showed up in Scooba. In July, Allen entered into an agreement with the District Attorney for pre-trial diversion that included community service. The Broncos made him Mr. The three talents were all named to the 2018 Preseason All-Big 12 Football Team. All eyes are on him. “Basically, everything you saw was what happened,” Allen said of the show, via the Dallas Morning News. He returned to Tech after his season in Scooba, and had an impressive 2017 season for the Red Raiders: Allen became the heart and soul for a defense that ranked dead last in the FBS last year. He arrived at Tech in 2014, and he redshirted as a freshman that year. He had five interceptions throughout his college career — four at Tech, one at EMCC. Hopefully, if we do well enough, those preseason awards can become postseason awards.”. He went to EMCC, where he led the team in tackles and was a model citizen on the show. According to a recent juxtaposition by Pro Football Focus of 2015 Big 12, 3-4 outside linebackers, Allen was ranked third in run stop percentage. But in June 2016, the trio came to an agreement with the district attorney in which the charges were dropped. That’s why I only watched it one time, so it was a repeat. Site Last Updated: Tuesday, September 8, 11:53AM Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Now that the star of ‘Last Chance U’ is back in Lubbock, this season of redemption will be the biggest one of his entire life. Allen was promptly dismissed before the start of the 2016 season. Thus, giving Texas Tech the most first-team selections on defense of any program in the league. All things considered, he was poised to become a one-man wrecking crew for the Tech defense, which is why the incident was so disappointing for Tech. Texas Tech will face several teams this season that rely heavily on the run game, and if Allen is able to record stops in 2017 that even come close to his percentage in 2015, the defense should be in business. When it was discovered that Allen was transferring to JuCo powerhouse, East Mississippi Community College last season, it was received to mixed reviews. His 102 tackles, 2 sacks and 2 interceptions earned him All-Big 12 second-team honors. Bob Bowlsby calls it ‘ongoing topic’. Has linebacker Dakota Allen changed how people view Texas Tech football? While he can stop the run effectively, Allen has good instincts defending the pass, which is quite valuable for his position (especially as NFL offenses spread out). Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. What other changes are coming? Big 12 releases its football schedule; TCU to open conference play against Iowa State. Allen has an opportunity to bring his experiences to the table, help the younger guys learn from his mistakes, and help coach players with the training he received at East Mississippi. Houston Cougars fans should be familiar with him after last years game. I wouldn’t take anything away because I learned a lot from that experience, if that makes sense. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein said: Allen is an inside linebacker with good toughness and intangibles but lacks the speed and instincts teams look for in the middle. He was on the show in Season 2, which aired in 2017. The defense is here to try and compete to the level of the offense. Seven months after he was kicked off the team at Texas Tech, he announced he was transferring back to the program where he began his career to “finish what he started.”, “It says a lot about him,” Texas Tech defensive back Jah’Shawn Johnson said. The Texas Tech and East Mississippi linebacker is the first player featured on the show to get picked by an NFL team. The program has been been responsible for turning around troubled, yet talented players such as former Mississippi quarterback Chad Kelly, former Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount and former Alabama defensive lineman Jarran Reed. Allen’s return coupled with the ascendance of Parker and Johnson really improved Texas Tech’s defense. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. His persistence also made it possible for him to transfer back to the FBS ranks. Draft Info. Last season, they allowed the eighth fewest points (32) and seventh fewest yards per game (444) in conference play. Active. Irrelevant in the 2017 draft. Under the direction of recent head coaches such as Mike Leach, Tommy Tuberville and now Kliff Kingsbury, the school’s prolific offenses have consistently confounded defenses in the Big 12 and many across the country. He was a captain both years after going back to the Red Raiders and made 162 total tackles, playing 23 … However, he still wants to make the most of his second chance. What’s the economic impact? Football refs won’t use traditional whistles this year. Unlike his first stint in Lubbock, Allen believes he and his teammates have totally bought into the scheme of defensive coordinator David Gibbs. “He’s well respected around the whole community and he’s our top leader. One of the most notable EMCC alums is quarterback Chad Kelly, who went to the Scooba, Miss., JUCO from Clemson, before playing two seasons at Ole Miss. East Mississippi finished its 2016 season at 11-1, where Allen had 117 tackles, an interception, fumble recovery, five broken up passes, and two sacks. Dickies Arena lands more big-time college sporting events. Are you a Stathead, too? Dakota Allen returned to Texas Tech last season after being dismissed from the Red Raiders football team in 2016. Dakota Allen started his career at Texas Tech in 2014 as a redshirt freshmen, and became the second leading tackler on the team. Honoring Gus Frerotte, the QB who injured himself headbutting a wall after scoring a touchdown, had an impressive 2017 season for the Red Raiders, 2007: The inside story of the greatest CFB season ever, The all-time ‘consensus’ national championships list, The evolutionary history of option football, Emmit Gooden, a defensive lineman now at Tennessee, who’s slated to be one of the Vols’ top returners on the line in 2019.
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