Olympian Eagles WR Devon Allen makes incredible preseason touchdown catch

There's that Olympic track speed at work

Eagles WR Devon Allen during the open practice at the Linc.
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There's that Olympic speed at work.

Late in the third quarter of Sunday's preseason game at Cleveland, two-time Olympian hurdler Devon Allen, who is trying to make the Eagles as a wide receiver, torched the Browns' secondary and hauled in a 55-yard touchdown pass from third-string quarterback Reid Sinnett.

Check out the play below:

Great speed, pinpoint throw. 

Allen was a receiver at Oregon from 2014-2016, but after multiple knee injuries, he opted to use his blazing speed for track and field, which was a decision that has seen great success. 

Though after nearly six years away, Allen wanted to give football, and in turn the NFL, one more go

The 27-year-old speedster was one of the more interesting storylines entering training camp, but had been relatively quiet for the most part. Sunday just brought a huge wakeup call.


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