Oregon wide receiver and Olympian Devon Allen has decided to forego his remaining NCAA eligibility and turn professional in track and field, he announced on Wednesday.
“I recognize that my success to date has been the result of the contributions of many who have supported me along this journey,” Allen said in a press release. “I wish to express my sincere gratitude to my family, coaches, teammates, school administrators, friends, classmates and all the fans who made competing at Autzen Stadium and Hayward Field some of the most unforgettable experiences I could ever imagine.”
Allen, 21, played three games on the season and caught four passes for 141 yards and a touchdown before tearing his ACL and being forced to miss the remainder of the season.