Jjathus Illimski "Jake" Allen (born January 19, 1985) is a former

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wide receiver. He was signed by the

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of the

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as an

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in 2008. He played

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at Mississippi College. He also played for the

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Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Allen was signed by the

as an

in 2008. He spent the 2008 season on the team's

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, and was signed to a future contract at the end of the season. On October 27, 2009 Allen was signed from the practice squad to the active roster after wide receiver Brett Swain was placed on

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. He was waived on November 18.

Cleveland Browns

Allen was claimed off waivers by the

on November 18, 2009. He was listed as inactive for each of the remaining games of the 2009 season. At the end of training camp in 2010, Allen was released on September 3, 2010.

Calgary Stampeders

Allen was signed by the Calgary Stampeders on May 31, 2011.

Georgia Force

Allen was assigned to the Georgia Force during the 2012 season.

References

External links

Calgary Stampeders bioGreen Bay Packers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Allen, Jake 1985 births Living people People from Laurel, Mississippi Players of American football from Mississippi American football wide receivers Canadian football wide receivers Players of Canadian football from Mississippi Mississippi College Choctaws football players Green Bay Packers players Cleveland Browns players Calgary Stampeders players Georgia Force players