Allen Named to Kiper’s All-Rookie Team

Dwayne Allen during his playing days at Clemson

Former Clemson All-America tight end Dwayne Allen has been named to NFL All-Rookie teams by ESPN analyst Mel Kiper and CBS Sports.com. Allen has 45 receptions for 521 yards and three touchdowns this year to help the Indianapolis Colts to an 11-5 record and a berth in the NFL Playoffs. Indianapolis will play at Baltimore on Sunday, January 6 in the first round of the Playoffs. Allen leads all NFL rookie tight ends in receptions and reception yards. Thirty of his 45 catches have gone for first downs. The former Tiger has started all 16 games for the Colts this year and has at least one catch in each of the last 15 games. The only game he was shut out was the season opener at Chicago.