Allen Chapman (American football) facts for kids

Allen Chapman (born July 23, 1991) is a former American football player. He played as a cornerback, which is a defensive player who tries to stop passes. Allen played college football at Kansas State. Later, he played professionally in the Indoor Football League (IFL).

High School Football Star

Allen Chapman went to Oak Grove High School in San Jose, California. He was a talented athlete, playing both football and basketball. In football, he was a standout defensive player. In 2008, he was even named the Most Valuable Defensive Back (DB).

During his senior year, Allen made 34 tackles, caught three interceptions (meaning he caught the ball when the other team threw it), and defended four passes. He also forced one fumble, which is when a player drops the ball. Besides defense, he also ran for 332 yards and scored eight touchdowns!

College Journey

Starting at Community College

After high school, Allen didn't get any scholarship offers right away. So, he decided to stay close to home. He played football for the City College of San Francisco Rams.

In his two years there, Allen was amazing! He made 39 tackles and had an impressive 15 interceptions. He also recovered two fumbles, scored three touchdowns, and even got one sack (tackling the quarterback). In 2010, he helped his team achieve a fantastic 12–1 record. They won the NorCal Championship but lost in the state championship game.

After his success at community college, many big schools became interested in Allen. He was considered a "three-star prospect," which means he was a highly rated player. He chose to accept a scholarship from Kansas State.

Playing for Kansas State

In 2011, as a junior at Kansas State, Allen continued to shine. He made 50 tackles and defended five passes. He also had an interception that he returned 60 yards for a touchdown!

His senior year in 2012 was even better. He had his best season with 57 tackles, 6 interceptions, and 10 passes defended. In one incredible game, he tied a league record by catching three interceptions in a single game! One of those interceptions he returned 29 yards for another touchdown. Because of his amazing performance, he won awards like FBS Defensive Player of the Week.

Professional Football

Indianapolis Colts Tryout

After college, Allen Chapman was not chosen in the 2013 NFL draft. However, the Indianapolis Colts signed him as an undrafted free agent. This means they gave him a chance to try out for the team. He participated in their rookie camp. Unfortunately, he was released by the Colts before the regular season started.

Playing in the Arena Football League

Allen then joined the Arizona Rattlers in the Arena Football League (AFL) in 2013. He played his first game in April 2014, helping his team win. A few weeks later, he got his first professional interception, which he returned for a touchdown! This play helped his team win the game.

He was later traded to the New Orleans VooDoo and then to the Portland Thunder in 2015. After that, he returned to the Arizona Rattlers. In 2017, he was named First-team All-Indoor Football League for his excellent play. That same year, the Rattlers won the United Bowl championship!

Allen also had a short time with the Tampa Bay Storm in 2017 before the team stopped playing.