Josh Allen (offensive lineman)
Josh Nathanial Allen is an American former professional football center. He played college football at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and attended Cedar Hill High School in Cedar Hill, Texas. He was also a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers, Calgary Stampeders, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Hotshots, and Dallas Renegades.
Early life
Allen played high school football for the Cedar Hill High School Longhorns. He earned first-team all-district honors in 2009 and was selected to play in the Team USA vs. World All-Star Game. He helped lead the Longhorns to the 2008 and 2009 district championships. Allen played tackle and center his senior year. He also lettered in powerlifting and track & field.College career
Allen played for the Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks from 2010 to 2013.Professional career
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (first stint)
Allen signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on May 12, 2014, after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft. He was released by the Buccaneers on August 31, 2014.Green Bay Packers
Allen was signed to the Green Bay Packers' practice squad on September 3, 2014. He was released by the Packers on September 23, 2014.Tampa Bay Buccaneers (second stint)
Allen was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad on September 25, 2014. He was promoted to the active roster on November 29, 2014. He made his NFL debut on December 14, 2014, against the Carolina Panthers. Allen was cut by the Buccaneers on September 1, 2015. On September 2, 2015, he was placed on injured reserve. On September 9, 2015, he was waived from injured reserve. On November 18, 2015, Allen was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad. On January 5, 2016, Allen signed a reserve/future contract with the Buccaneers.On September 3, 2016, Allen was released by the Buccaneers as part of final roster cuts. The next day, he was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 22, 2016. He was released on December 10, 2016.