Which Sport Eagles WR Devon Allen, Bronze-Medalist in 110-meter Hurdles Likes the Most?
With a timing of 13:16 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles in Paris earlier this month, rookie wide receiver Devon Allen of the Philadelphia Eagles claimed another triumph on the Diamond League circuit. Now, on Sunday, Devon Allen qualified for the 2022 World Championships. At the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon, Allen finished third in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 13.09.
Allen was behind gold medalist Daniel Roberts by 0.06 seconds. For Allen, winning the bronze medal was at least sufficient to secure a position on Team USA for the global championships in July. With a time of 13.03 seconds, Daniel Roberts won the 110-meter hurdles competition. Trey Cunningham came in second (13.08).
The top three finishers in each event at the USATF Championships on Sunday at the University of Oregon in Eugene secured a spot at the 2022 World Championships. With so much success in athletics, which sport does Allen love? Football or Hurdles?
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Devon Allen and his love for football and athletics
“I just like to play football,” Allen said in a recent interview.
“If I didn’t have any knee injuries in college, I probably would have been in the NFL for five years by now. I probably would have just gone the draft route and found out what I could do in the off-season with track.”
“I’m doing pretty well for myself in track, so it’s not it’s not about the money. That’s not a motivating factor at all. Since I was a little kid, I wanted to play in the NFL, and I got my opportunity.”
An epic showdown for the 110m hurdles final!
@riseofdrob takes the GOLD, @TreyCunningham the SILVER, and @DevonAllen13 the BRONZE. @usatf | #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/LrxSe4hPMX
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) June 26, 2022
The Eagles and Allen agreed to a three-year, $2.5 million contract. However, according to OverTheCap, just $40,000 is certain if Allen doesn’t make the final 53-man roster. A.J. Brown, a past Pro Bowl receiver, and DeVonta Smith, a first-round choice, head one of the strongest wide receiving corps in the NFL, which Allen will join.
Allen has consistently stated that he is confident in his ability despite the injuries and time away from the field and is fine with the risk of his football effort.
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