Dwayne Allen Named Consensus All-American

by CU Athletic Communications - Thu Dec 22 21:04:03 GMT-04:00 2011

Clemson, SC—Clemson tight end Dwayne Allen Dwayne Allen
RS Jr. Tight End
#83 6-3, 255
Fayetteville, NC
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This is the third consecutive year Clemson has had a consensus first-team All-American. C.J. SpillerC.J. Spiller
Pro Running Back
#28 5-11, 195
Lake Butler, FL
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Allen was the only offensive player from the ACC to be named a consensus first-team All-American. Luke Kuechly of Boston College (LB) and David Amerson of NC State (DB) were the only two ACC players named among defensive players. Florida State punter Shawn Powell was consensus as well.

Allen, a junior from Fayetteville, NC had 48 receptions for 577 yards and eight touchdowns this year, Clemson records for a tight end in all three categories. He had two touchdown catches against Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game on December 3, helping the Tigers to a 38-10 victory. Allen and the Tigers will face West Virginia in the Discover Orange Bowl on January 4.

Consensus All-Americans

QB - Robert Griffin III, Baylor

RB - Trent Richardson, Alabama

RB - Montee Ball, Wisconsin

WR - Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State

WR - Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma

TE - Dwayne Allen, Clemson

OL - Barrett Jones, Alabama

OL - David DeCastro, Stanford

OL - David Molk, Michigan

OL - Nate Potter, Boise State

OL - Levy Adcock, Oklahoma State