Asher Allen

Asher Allen

No. 21
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1988-01-22) January 22, 1988 (age 36) Tucker, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:	194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:	Tucker
College:	Georgia
NFL draft:	2009 / round: 3 / pick: 86
Career history
Minnesota Vikings (2009–2011)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 134 Sacks: 1.0 Forced fumbles: 1 Pass deflections: 11 Interceptions: 4 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Asher Allen (born January 22, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Minnesota Vikings. After playing college football for Georgia, he was selected by the Vikings in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft.[1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (1.77 m)	194 lb (88 kg)	29+1⁄2 in (0.75 m)	8+1⁄2 in (0.22 m)	4.65 s	1.60 s	2.66 s	4.30 s	6.93 s	35.0 in (0.89 m)	9 ft 7 in (2.92 m)	22 reps
All values from NFL Combine[2]

Allen made his NFL debut in week 7 against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to an injury to starting cornerback Antoine Winfield. In the game, Allen made two key fourth quarter plays. He first made a touchdown-saving tackle on a kick return by Stefan Logan. Later in the drive he caused a fumble on Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, resulting in a fourth down. In week 11 against the Seattle Seahawks, Allen intercepted a pass from Matt Hasselbeck for his first NFL interception. He was placed on injured reserve at the end of the 2011 season due to a concussion. After three seasons of play, he announced his retirement from the NFL on May 30, 2012.[3]

Personal

Allen is a cousin of former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin.[4] Allen is married and is a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses.[5]

References

1. "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
2. "Asher Allen College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
3. "Asher Allen retires from NFL after just three seasons". NFL.com. Archived from the original on June 1, 2012.
4. "Six Georgia Bulldogs Taken in 2009 NFL Draft". wjbf.com. April 27, 2009. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
5. "Former Minnesota Viking Asher Allen plenty busy with ministry, dairy council". Twin Cities Pioneer Press. February 12, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2019.

External links

• Minnesota Vikings bio