A former Nebraska tight end will continue his professional football career this spring. Austin Allen has signed with the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League.
Allen played for Nebraska from 2017-2021. The Aurora, Nebraska, native appeared in 34 games for the Cornhuskers, making 65 receptions for 975 and three touchdowns.
During his senior season, he had 38 catches for 602 yards and two touchdowns. Allen was also named first-team All-Big Ten that season and was the Kwalick-Clark Tight End of Year for the conference.
Following his time in Lincoln, Allen signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent. After being released by the Giants, he signed with the Green Bay Packers as a practice squad member for part of the 2023 season.
The Renegades are one of four XFL teams to join the UFL for the 2024 season. They won the XFL title last year. The team is coached by former Oklahoma Sooners head coach Bob Stoops.
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