Olympic Track Runner and Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver Devon Allen told TMZ Monday, “I’m definitely the fastest player in the NFL.”
Allen is a talented track athlete. Allen competed in the New York City Grand Prix during the month of June. Allen recorded a time of 13.04 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles. Allen’s time was the fourth-fastest time in the world.
Despite his speed, Allen has not played in a regular season game. Allen has only played in preseason games.
Allen signed with the Eagles practice squad in 2022. Allen signed a reserves contract over the offseason.
Allen ran track and played football at the University of Oregon. Allen recorded 919 receiving yards and scored eight touchdowns. Allen also carried the ball four times for 34 yards.
Getting on The Field
The Eagles should use Allen’s speed to help their offense score points. Allen can get a few snaps during games to spell Devonta Smith or A.J. Brown. Being a track star is great, but Allen must prove his speed can translate to the field.
Tyreek Hill has succeeded on the gridiron and on Sundays. Hill and Allen raced each other in high school. Hill beat Allen in the race. Hill is considered the NFL’s fastest player because of his speed and elusiveness.
Accolades
Allen is a three-time U.S. National Champion in the 110-meter hurdles. Allen won the 110-meter hurdles at the 2016 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships and U.S. Olympic Trials. Allen also won the 110-meter hurdles in the 2018 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Allen won the 60-meter hurdles at the 2019 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships.
