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In September and December 2009, the CFL Scouting Bureau ranked Allen 13th on the list of top draft prospects for the [[2010 CFL Draft]].<ref name="record2009a">{{cite news|last1=Rivet|first1=Christine|title=Laurier players ranked highly in CFL draft Player left a lasting impression|accessdate=February 6, 2017|work=The Record|date=December 10, 2009|page=C1}}</ref> Allen saw his ranking increase to 8th place after being invited to the CFL evaluation camp at the [[University of Toronto]].<ref name="chronicle2010b">{{cite news|title=Cheaters never prosper, says WLU's top CFL prospect|accessdate=February 6, 2017|work=Waterloo Chronicle|date=April 8, 2010}}</ref><ref name="chronicle2010a">{{cite news|title=WLU's Quinney signs with Argos|accessdate=February 6, 2017|work=Waterloo Chronicle|date=January 12, 2010|page=}}</ref> Going into the draft, Allen was reported to be the fastest cornerback available for selection. The Calgary Stampeders selected Allen in the second round of the [[2010 CFL Draft]] with the 13th overall pick.<ref name="chronicle2010c">{{cite news|title=Laurier's Allen gets a luck 13th pick in CFL draft|accessdate=February 6, 2017|work=Waterloo Chronicle|date=May 2, 2010}}</ref> After drafting Allen, Stampeders head coach and general manager [[John Hufnagel]] stated that Allen could play at cornerback, but the team would attempt to transition him to [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]].<ref name="herald2010b">{{cite news|title=Stamps' 2010 draft picks|accessdate=February 6, 2017|work=The Calgary Herald|date=May 3, 2010|page=D3}}</ref> Allen signed with the Stampeders on May 17, 2010 and spent time during the offseason training with several of his new teammates in [[Chattanooga, Tennessee]].<ref name="carleton2010a">{{cite news|title=Calgary Stampeders sign second-round pick, defensive back Taurean Allen|accessdate=February 6, 2017|work=Carleton Place|date=May 17, 2010}}</ref><ref name="herald2010c">{{cite news|last1=Cameron|first1=Allen|title=Stamps pick seeks edge at U.S. camp; Young defender 'relishes challenge'|accessdate=February 6, 2017|work=The Calgary Herald|date=May 18, 2010|page=F6}}</ref>
In September and December 2009, the CFL Scouting Bureau ranked Allen 13th on the list of top draft prospects for the [[2010 CFL Draft]].<ref name="record2009a">{{cite news|last1=Rivet|first1=Christine|title=Laurier players ranked highly in CFL draft Player left a lasting impression|accessdate=February 6, 2017|work=The Record|date=December 10, 2009|page=C1}}</ref> Allen saw his ranking increase to 8th place after being invited to the CFL evaluation camp at the [[University of Toronto]].<ref name="chronicle2010b">{{cite news|title=Cheaters never prosper, says WLU's top CFL prospect|accessdate=February 6, 2017|work=Waterloo Chronicle|date=April 8, 2010}}</ref><ref name="chronicle2010a">{{cite news|title=WLU's Quinney signs with Argos|accessdate=February 6, 2017|work=Waterloo Chronicle|date=January 12, 2010|page=}}</ref> Going into the draft, Allen was reported to be the fastest cornerback available for selection. The Calgary Stampeders selected Allen in the second round of the [[2010 CFL Draft]] with the 13th overall pick.<ref name="chronicle2010c">{{cite news|title=Laurier's Allen gets a luck 13th pick in CFL draft|accessdate=February 6, 2017|work=Waterloo Chronicle|date=May 2, 2010}}</ref> After drafting Allen, Stampeders head coach and general manager [[John Hufnagel]] stated that Allen could play at cornerback, but the team would attempt to transition him to [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]].<ref name="herald2010b">{{cite news|title=Stamps' 2010 draft picks|accessdate=February 6, 2017|work=The Calgary Herald|date=May 3, 2010|page=D3}}</ref> Allen signed with the Stampeders on May 17, 2010 and spent time during the offseason training with several of his new teammates in [[Chattanooga, Tennessee]].<ref name="carleton2010a">{{cite news|title=Calgary Stampeders sign second-round pick, defensive back Taurean Allen|accessdate=February 6, 2017|work=Carleton Place|date=May 17, 2010}}</ref><ref name="herald2010c">{{cite news|last1=Cameron|first1=Allen|title=Stamps pick seeks edge at U.S. camp; Young defender 'relishes challenge'|accessdate=February 6, 2017|work=The Calgary Herald|date=May 18, 2010|page=F6}}</ref>

In training camp, Allen competed with [[Wes Lysack]] and [[Eric Fraser (Canadian football)|Eric Fraser]] for the starting safety position. Lysack and Fraser were considered to be stronger players than Allen physically, but Allen was both quicker and possessed greater ability in coverage.<ref name="herald2010d">{{cite news|last1=Cameron|first1=Allen|title=Battle stations!|accessdate=February 6, 2017|work=The Calgary Herald|date=June 6, 2010|page=F3}}</ref> Allen started the first preseason game at safety but also spent significant time on the field as a cornerback, his previous position.<ref name="herald2010e">{{cite news|last1=Myers|first1=Sean|title=Lysack hopes coaches prefer golden oldie; Veteran pushed for DB position by two youngsters|accessdate=February 6, 2017|work=The Calgary Herald|date=June 18, 2010|page=E4}}</ref> After making the regular season roster, Allen spent the month of July moving on and off the roster but playing in no games.<ref name="herald2010f">{{cite news|last1=Cameron|first1=Allen|title=Game Story|accessdate=February 6, 2017|work=The Calgary Herald|date=July 2, 2010|page=E3}}</ref><ref name="herald2010g">{{cite news|last1=Cameron|first1=Allen|title=Game Day|accessdate=February 6, 2017|work=The Calgary Herald|date=July 14, 2010|page=C2}}</ref><ref name="herald2010h">{{cite news|last1=Cameron|first1=Allen|title=Game Day|accessdate=February 6, 2017|work=The Calgary Herald|date=July 24, 2010|page=E5}}</ref> Allen made his CFL debut on July 31, 2010 in a 23–20 win against the [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]], in which he played off the bench.<ref name="herald2010i">{{cite news|last1=Cameron|first1=Allen|title=Rambo's return lifts Stamps; Calgary remains tied with Riders atop West Division|accessdate=February 6, 2017|work=The Calgary Herald|date=August 1, 2010|page=E3}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

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Taurean Allen
Date of birth (1987-02-15) February 15, 1987 (age 37)
Place of birthEtobicoke, Ontario
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)DB
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
Canada universityWilfrid Laurier
High schoolApplewood Heights
CFL draft2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 13
Drafted byCalgary Stampeders
Career history
As player
2010Calgary Stampeders

Taurean Allen (born February 15, 1987 in Etobicoke, Ontario) is a former professional Canadian football defensive back who played for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). The Stampeders selected Allen in the second round of the 2010 CFL Draft.[1] He played college football for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks.[1]

Early career

Allen played college football at Wilfrid Laurier University as a cornerback. As a freshman player in 2007, Allen led the secondary unit with seven knockdowns along with two interceptions. He was named a first-team Ontario University Athletics (OUA) All-Star and a second-team All-Canadian.[2][3] Allen was again named to the OUA All-Star first team in 2008 and 2009.[4][5] He studied communications while at Wilfrid Laurier.[6] He also played at the CIS East West Bowl in his final year with the Golden Hawks after recording 16.5 tackles, two pass deflections, and an interception in 2009.[7][8]

Professional career

In September and December 2009, the CFL Scouting Bureau ranked Allen 13th on the list of top draft prospects for the 2010 CFL Draft.[9] Allen saw his ranking increase to 8th place after being invited to the CFL evaluation camp at the University of Toronto.[6][10] Going into the draft, Allen was reported to be the fastest cornerback available for selection. The Calgary Stampeders selected Allen in the second round of the 2010 CFL Draft with the 13th overall pick.[11] After drafting Allen, Stampeders head coach and general manager John Hufnagel stated that Allen could play at cornerback, but the team would attempt to transition him to safety.[12] Allen signed with the Stampeders on May 17, 2010 and spent time during the offseason training with several of his new teammates in Chattanooga, Tennessee.[13][14]

In training camp, Allen competed with Wes Lysack and Eric Fraser for the starting safety position. Lysack and Fraser were considered to be stronger players than Allen physically, but Allen was both quicker and possessed greater ability in coverage.[15] Allen started the first preseason game at safety but also spent significant time on the field as a cornerback, his previous position.[16] After making the regular season roster, Allen spent the month of July moving on and off the roster but playing in no games.[17][18][19] Allen made his CFL debut on July 31, 2010 in a 23–20 win against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, in which he played off the bench.[20]

References

  1. ^ a b Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 144. ISBN 978-0983513667.
  2. ^ Rivet, Christine (November 22, 2007). "Laurier lineman named best in country". The Record. p. C1. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  3. ^ "Nine Golden Hawks make OUA all-stars leading up to awards". The Record. November 7, 2007. p. E4. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  4. ^ "7 Hawks named to OUA all-stars". The Record. November 5, 2008. p. C3. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  5. ^ "Small consolation: 10 Hawks get all-star nod". Waterloo Chronicle. November 10, 2009. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  6. ^ a b "Cheaters never prosper, says WLU's top CFL prospect". Waterloo Chronicle. April 8, 2010. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  7. ^ "Tons of talent and intrigue spice this year's exercise; Allen Cameron". The Calgary Herald. May 2, 2010. p. F2. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  8. ^ "Four players selected in CFL draft". Waterloo Chronicle. May 5, 2010. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  9. ^ Rivet, Christine (December 10, 2009). "Laurier players ranked highly in CFL draft Player left a lasting impression". The Record. p. C1. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  10. ^ "WLU's Quinney signs with Argos". Waterloo Chronicle. January 12, 2010. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  11. ^ "Laurier's Allen gets a luck 13th pick in CFL draft". Waterloo Chronicle. May 2, 2010. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  12. ^ "Stamps' 2010 draft picks". The Calgary Herald. May 3, 2010. p. D3. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  13. ^ "Calgary Stampeders sign second-round pick, defensive back Taurean Allen". Carleton Place. May 17, 2010. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  14. ^ Cameron, Allen (May 18, 2010). "Stamps pick seeks edge at U.S. camp; Young defender 'relishes challenge'". The Calgary Herald. p. F6. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  15. ^ Cameron, Allen (June 6, 2010). "Battle stations!". The Calgary Herald. p. F3. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  16. ^ Myers, Sean (June 18, 2010). "Lysack hopes coaches prefer golden oldie; Veteran pushed for DB position by two youngsters". The Calgary Herald. p. E4. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  17. ^ Cameron, Allen (July 2, 2010). "Game Story". The Calgary Herald. p. E3. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  18. ^ Cameron, Allen (July 14, 2010). "Game Day". The Calgary Herald. p. C2. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  19. ^ Cameron, Allen (July 24, 2010). "Game Day". The Calgary Herald. p. E5. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  20. ^ Cameron, Allen (August 1, 2010). "Rambo's return lifts Stamps; Calgary remains tied with Riders atop West Division". The Calgary Herald. p. E3. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
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