The University of Akron Athletics
2016 Akron Football Roster
Christian Allen
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 252
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Morgantown, W.Va.
- High School:
- Morgantown HS
As a Senior (2016): Played in 10 games with one start … also saw action on the field goal and punt units … had no stats … team representative on Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) … wore jersey #43 as a senior after wearing #49 for three seasons … lettered.
As a Junior (2015): 2015 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominee … appeared in all 13 games with one start at fullback … saw action on the punt and field goal units … had a six-yard reception in the win at Massachusetts … had a tackle in the win at Eastern Michigan … lettered.
As a Sophomore (2014): Appeared in 10 games ... also played on special teams, primarily the field goal unit ... lettered.
As a Redshirt Freshman (2013): Appeared in one game for the Zips, making his collegiate debut against Ohio.
As a Freshman (2012): Redshirted.
High School: Two-time all-state honoree from at Morgantown HS ... led Mohigans to a 10-3 record and advanced to the state semifinals as a senior ... finished fourth in voting for the state's best defensive player ... totaled 75 tackles, 12 sacks, four forced fumbles and one interception ... also caught five touchdown passes and rushed for two more ... first-team All-OVAC selection.
Personal: Born March 10, 1994 ... parents are Denver and Kim Allen ... older brother Jeff is a former Akron teammate (2013-14) ... also has a sister, Brittany ... earned his bachelor’s degree in sport management in Fall 2016.
