Marcus Allen
Career Summary
Marcus Allen is a cornerback who entered the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings in 2026.
The North Carolina product is currently on Minnesota's Reserve/Injured list.
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Early Life
Allen is from Marietta, Georgia.
North Carolina listed Marietta as his hometown.
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High School
Allen attended Walton High School in Georgia.
He was a three-time all-state, all-region and all-county performer, and he was invited to the All-American Bowl.
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College Career
Allen played defensive back at North Carolina and started all 12 games in his senior 2025 season.
He totaled 36 tackles, including 29 solo stops, and led the Tar Heels with eight pass breakups in 2025. In 2023, he started all 13 games and posted 49 tackles, eight pass breakups and an interception.
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Path to the NFL
Allen joined Minnesota as an undrafted free agent in 2026.
The Vikings listed the North Carolina cornerback among their rookie-minicamp undrafted free agents.
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NFL Career
Allen appeared in Minnesota's 2026 preseason before being waived with an injury designation.
Minnesota listed him on Reserve/Injured after the August 30 roster reduction.
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Career Accomplishments
Allen was invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
North Carolina announced his combine invitation after his senior season.
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Playing Style
Allen's college resume shows consistent pass-breakup production.
He logged eight pass breakups in each of his 2023 and 2025 North Carolina seasons.
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32308, 00-0041340, 4/27/2004, Marcus Allen, Marcus, Allen
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