Dennis Allen is one of, if not the, most sought-after DC candidates of the 2024 coaching carousel. The former head coach and defensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints, Allen has made a name for himself by leading one of the more successful defenses of the past decade.
Background
Allen began his coaching career as a Graduate Assistant at his alma mater, Texas A&M, for four seasons before landing a job with Tulsa as their Secondary Coach. After joining Tulsa’s staff in 2000, Allen would stay for two seasons before making the jump to the NFL.