Kazmeir Allen

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Kazmeir Allen
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Allen in 2023
No. 31 – Washington Commanders
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Personal information
Born: (2000-02-29) February 29, 2000 (age 24)
Tulare, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:176 lb (80 kg)
Career information
High school: Tulare Union (Tulare)
College: UCLA (2018–2022)
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Reserve/futures
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kazmeir Allen (born February 29, 2000) is an American professional football running back and return specialist for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins and signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2023.

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Early life

Allen was born on February 29, 2000, in Tulare, California. [1] He attended Tulare Union High School, where he set the high school scoring record as a senior in 2017 with 72 total touchdowns: 62 from rushing, nine from receptions, and one kickoff return. [2] Allen also helped Tulare Union win the 2017 Central Section Division II championship and finished his high school career with 6,276 rushing yards, 1,603 receiving yards, and 121 total touchdowns. [2] He also finished first in the 100-meter dash at the 2018 California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) state finals with a time of 10.44s. [2] [3]

College career

Allen signed a National Letter of Intent to play college football for the Bruins at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He played four years as a running back before moving to wide receiver in 2022. [4] Allen played in 38 games with UCLA, recording 550 rushing yards and 762 receiving yards with 12 total touchdowns. [4] He also finished 19th in the 100-meter dash at the 2019 Pac-12 track and field championships with a time of 10.61s. [5]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 8+3⁄8 in
(1.74 m)		183 lb
(83 kg)		29+1⁄8 in
(0.74 m)		8+3⁄4 in
(0.22 m)		4.54 s1.64 s2.68 s4.41 s7.09 s31.0 in
(0.79 m)		9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)		17 reps
[6] [7]
Allen with the Commanders in 2024 Preseason Week 1- Commanders at Jets - 53917924230.jpg
Allen with the Commanders in 2024

Allen signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent in May 2023. [8] He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad. [9] [10] He re-signed on February 22, 2024. [11] Allen was waived by the team on August 27, 2024, and joined their practice squad the following day. [12] He was placed on injured reserve on December 17, 2024, for an ankle injury suffered during practice. [13] On January 28, 2025, Allen signed a reserve/future contract with the Commanders. [14]

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References

  1. ↑ Nicki Jhabvala [@NickiJhabvala] (May 12, 2023). "The Commanders invited 35 players to tryout at their rookie minicamp" (Tweet). Retrieved May 16, 2023– via Twitter.
  2. 1 2 3 Tennis, Mark (July 18, 2018). "State Athlete of Year: Kazmeir Allen". calhisports. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  3. ↑ Turner, Andrew (June 2, 2018). "UCLA signee Kazmier Allen scores upset in 100-meter dash at CIF state track and field championships". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  4. 1 2 Yang, Vongni (May 1, 2023). "Former Tulare Union and UCLA RB Kazmeir Allen lands with the Washington Commanders". Visalia Times-Delta. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Kazmeir Allen – Track and Field". UCLABruins.com. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  6. ↑ Ulrich, Logan (May 19, 2023). "NFLTR Review: One UDFA To Watch From Every Team". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Kazmeir Allen College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  8. ↑ Selby, Zach (May 1, 2023). "Commanders agree to terms with 12 undrafted free agents". Commanders.com. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  9. ↑ Selby, Zach (August 29, 2023). "Commanders release 20 players, place four on IR". Commanders.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Commanders sign 15 players to practice squad". Commanders.com. August 30, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  11. ↑ Alper, Josh (February 22, 2024). "Commanders re-sign WR Kazmeir Allen, G Mason Brooks". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  12. ↑ "Commanders sign 12 players to 2024 practice squad". Commanders.com. August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Commanders' Kazmeir Allen: Lands on practice squad injured list". CBS Sports. RotoWire. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  14. ↑ Lambert, Ivan (January 28, 2025). "Commanders sign nine players to Reserve/Future contracts". USAToday.com. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
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