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Oregon receiver, Olympian Devon Allen out for year with leg injury, report says

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Devon Allen heard three words no athlete ever wants to hear: season-ending injury.

The Oregon receiver is out for the year after hurting his left leg on a non-contact play against Nebraska on Saturday, according to 247Sports.com.

Allen went to the ground on punt coverage in the fourth quarter, rolling over on the turf while grabbing his knee.

I really hope it's nothing more than a scare for Devon Allen. The #GoDucks WR/Olympian grabbed at his left knee. pic.twitter.com/XG8ppOjioq

— Stephen Nelson (@Stephen__Nelson) September 17, 2016

In addition to playing college football, Allen is also an Olympic sprinter.