Walter Camp Division I-A Defensive Player of the Week honors on October 23. 2005 Allen suffered a season-ending dislocated hip in the fifth game of the season in 2005 while tackling University of Georgia tight end Leonard Pope. Prior to the injury, he recorded 35 tackles (28 solo) with a 10-yard sack, three stops for losses, a forced fumble and deflected two passes. Professional career Miami Dolphins Allen was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the first round with the 16th overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. He was selected by then-head coach Nick Saban, who faced Allen while head coach at Louisiana State. Saban also unsuccessfully recruited Allen out of high school while at LSU. Jason Allen was released by the Dolphins on November 10, 2010. Houston Texans Allen was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans on November 11, 2010. Cincinnati Bengals Allen signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on March 17, 2012. Jason Allen was released by the Cincinnati Bengals on April 10, 2013. References External links Tennessee Volunteers bio 1983 births Living people People from Muscle Shoals, Alabama Players of American football from Alabama American football cornerbacks American football safeties Tennessee Volunteers football players Miami Dolphins players Houston Texans players Cincinnati Bengals players