Anthony Allen

Anthony Allen

Position: RB
Height: 6-1 Weight: 228 lbs.

Born: August 6, 1988
College: Georgia Tech (school history) (Allen college stats)
Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 7th round (225th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 1 (12193rd overall since 1950)

Other SR Links: College Football at Sports-Reference.com

News -- December 2012

12/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Bernard Pierce hitting stride: Baltimore Ravens RB Bernard Pierce has managed 443 rushing yards with a touchdown and average of 5.2 yards per carry this season....[+] Only a handful of rookie RBs have been more productive than Pierce. 'He's patient and he knows how to read defenses. He's putting everything together and running where he's supposed to and how he's supposed to,' fellow RB Anthony Allen said. 'It's about growing and learning the game, and Bernard is doing that.'

9/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Five added to practice squad: The Baltimore Ravens have signed RB Anthony Allen, S Omar Brown, LB Josh Bynes, OL Jack Cornell and OG Antoine McClain to their...[+] practice squad.

8/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Anthony Allen struggling with pass blocking: Baltimore Ravens RB Anthony Allen struggled with his pass blocking for the second straight week Friday, Aug. 17, and allowed another...[+] sack this preseason.
8/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Could add RB to the roster: Baltimore Ravens RBs Anthony Allen, Bernard Pierce and Damien Berry have not made nearly as much noise in training camp as RB...[+] Bobby Rainey, an undrafted free agent from Western Kentucky. However, Rainey is a clone of RB Ray Rice and the team might need a change-of-pace runner. As a result, the Ravens could add a free agent near the end of camp.
8/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Battle for backup running back: The battle for the No. 2 role behind Ray Rice in the Baltimore Ravens' backfield isn't clear right now. While RB Bernard Pierce...[+] (hamstring) appears to be the most suited for an every-down role if called upon, a hamstring injury has prevented him from being on the field much. RB Damien Berry bulked up and has had a solid camp while RB Anthony Allen hasn't shown much in moves to go along with his power-running style. Undrafted rookie RB Bobby Rainey has turned heads. The diminutive back has shown the ability to catch well out of the backfield and no longer appears to be a long shot to make the team's final roster.

7/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Anthony Allen likely to open camp as No. 2 RB: Baltimore Ravens RB Anthony Allen is likely to open training camp July 26 as the primary backup to starting RB Ray Rice. Allen...[+] will be trying to hold off RBs Damien Berry, Bernard Pierce and Bobby Rainey.

6/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Bernard Pierce to compete for No. 2 job: Baltimore Ravens RB Bernard Pierce is believed to be a solid fit for the offense, and a solid complement to RB Ray Rice. He will...[+] challenge for the primary backup job to Rice, competing with RBs Anthony Allen and Damien Berry for the spot in training camp.
6/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Anthony Allen working with starters: Baltimore Ravens RB Anthony Allen has been working with the first-string offense during the team's OTAs and most recent three-day...[+] minicamp. After spending time buried on the depth chart in the past, Allen is finding the extra work valuable. Allen said he has found it beneficial working with the first-string because the speed is much faster than working with the backups. He appears more tone than he did previously, and at 6-0 and 230 pounds, he may have the size to be the power back for the Baltimore offense. Allen feels he needs to round out his game somewhat, as he will need to do a little bit of everything in the Ravens' system.
6/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Could still add a veteran back: The Baltimore Ravens say they are comfortable with RBs Anthony Allen, Bernard Pierce and Damien Berry as their backups to RB Ray...[+] Rice, but the team could still add a veteran back to the mix.

4/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Anthony Allen confident he can get job done: Baltimore Ravens RB Anthony Allen is in the mix to compete for the primary backup job behind RB Ray Rice following the retirement...[+] of RB Ricky Williams. Allen is confident he knows the system, protections, lines and passes, even though he barely played last season. '(Anthony) goes from third (running back to) potentially No. 1 if something happens,' head coach John Harbaugh said. 'Every backup player is an injury away, a play away from being the guy. We think a lot of him, we think a lot of (RB Damien Berry). We think they're going to have very good seasons, but we've got to look at some insurance, too. We've got to have more than two running backs on our roster, so we'll add some guys.'

2/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Two could get chance to get No. 2 RB job: Baltimore Ravens RBs Anthony Allen and Damien Berry could get the chance to win the No. 2 running back job during the offseason....[+]

1/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Week 19 Inactives: The Baltimore Ravens have declared RB Anthony Allen, CB Chris Carr, CB Chykie Brown, LB Josh Bynes, OG Justin Boren, LB Sergio...[+] Kindle, WR Tandon Doss inactive for Week 19.

12/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Anthony Allen probableBaltimore Ravens RB Anthony Allen (thigh) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 16, and is probable for Week 15....[+] Baltimore Ravens RB Anthony Allen (thigh) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 16, and is probable for Week 15.
12/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Anthony Allen practicesBaltimore Ravens RB Anthony Allen (thigh) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 15....[+] Baltimore Ravens RB Anthony Allen (thigh) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 15.

11/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Anthony Allen practices in full: Baltimore Ravens RB Anthony Allen (hamstring) was able to take part in a full practice Tuesday, Nov. 22, for the second day in...[+] a row.
11/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Anthony Allen practices in fullBaltimore Ravens RB Anthony Allen (thigh) was able to practice in full Monday, Nov. 21....[+] Baltimore Ravens RB Anthony Allen (thigh) was able to practice in full Monday, Nov. 21.
11/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Week 11 Inactives: The Baltimore Ravens have declared RB Anthony Allen, DL Arthur Jones, CB Chykie Brown, WR David Reed, LB Ray Lewis, LB Sergio...[+] Kindle, WR Tandon Doss inactive for Week 11.