UCLA’s rugged fullback was a captain, special-teams tone-setter, and old-school glue guy
In the 2012 season, David Allen made the switch to fullback and played in all 14 games with three starts, while also earning second-team all-conference honors as a special teams performer and multiple team leadership awards[1][2]. What makes him interesting is the stuff that doesn’t always show up in box scores: he was a team co-captain, praised as a special-teams leader, and brought a hard-nosed, selfless edge that coaches love in a fullback[1][2]. If your team wants toughness, reliability, and a locker-room amplifier more than flash, Allen is the kind of player who quietly upgrades the culture[1][2].
