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Commanders 'Dynamic' WR Kazemir Allen Fighting for Roster Spot

Kazemir Allen had return duties for the Washington Commanders in their preseason game against the Cleveland Browns.

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Among the players fighting for a spot on the Washington Commanders 53-man roster is receiver Kazemir Allen.

Allen, who went undrafted out of UCLA this spring, made one catch in the Commanders' 17-15 win against the Cleveland Browns in the preseason opener.

If Allen makes the 53-man roster out of training camp, it will be large in part due to his return abilities. Allen returned two kickoffs and two punts in the preseason opener. His versatility and explosiveness have the coaching staff intrigued.

“He's a young dynamic guy that's got some explosion to him. He's got a lot to learn, he really does, because he kind of bounced around positions at UCLA, but the one thing that did stand out, obviously, is he is explosive," coach Ron Rivera said. "He's a guy that's going to take some time, but we do like him and we do find him interesting and intriguing.”

Allen played 36 games across five seasons at UCLA, but saw an increased role in his last two years. He recorded 49 catches for 403 yards and a pair of scores through the air, while rushing for 203 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. He also averaged 27 yards per punt return in his last two seasons with the Bruins.

For undrafted free agents, versatility is a great way to make a team. There can never be too many players who can contribute on special teams, and Allen hopes his ability to do it all will help land him a spot on the Commanders' 53-man roster.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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