Jake Allen (American football)

Jjathus Illimski "Jake" Allen (born January 19, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL), Canadian Football League (CFL), and Arena Football League (AFL). He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Mississippi College. He also played for the Cleveland Browns.

Green Bay Packers
Allen was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He spent the 2008 season on the team's practice squad, and was signed to a future contract at the end of the season. On October 27, 2009 Allen was signed from the practice squad to the active roster after wide receiver Brett Swain was placed on injured reserve. He was waived on November 18.

Cleveland Browns
Allen was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on November 18, 2009. He was listed as inactive for each of the remaining games of the 2009 season. At the end of training camp in 2010, Allen was released on September 3, 2010.

Calgary Stampeders
Allen was signed by the Calgary Stampeders on May 31, 2011.

Georgia Force
Allen was assigned to the Georgia Force during the 2012 season.