title: Chase Allen (linebacker)
text: # Chase Allen (linebacker)
  
  Chase Allen (born August 29, 1993) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Southern Illinois University.
  
  ## High school
  
  Attended Belleville East High School in Belleville, Illinois. Allen was a First-team All-Conference selection and committed to Southern Illinois University in 2012.
  
  ## College career
  
  Allen played in 35 games for the Salukis, he played at outside and middle linebacker and was a Second-team All-MVFC selection. He was the captain of the Salukis and known as the "Man in the Middle" as he had the heaviest bench press in the history of Salukis football.
  
  ## Professional career
  
  Allen signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017. He played in all 16 games as a rookie, starting 10, finishing with 40 tackles.
  
  On October 17, 2018, Allen was placed on injured reserve with a foot injury.
  
  On August 27, 2019, Allen was waived/injured by the Dolphins and placed on injured reserve.
  
  