Jesse Allen is a hard worker on the football turf and also in the weight room.  He has always had to work hard to prove himself because he originally came to Virginia Tech as a walk-on.  But his strong play, determiniation, and leadership skills helped him become a scholarship player and one of the top fullback prospects in the upcoming draft.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What is your accurate height, weight and forty time?

Jesse Allen: 6ft 0 inches and 253 Lbs

TheFootballExpert.com:   What position do you expect to play in the NFL?

Jesse Allen: Fullback

TheFootballExpert.com:  What do you feel is your greatest strength as a football player and what area do you feel you need to improve in?

Jesse Allen: Lead Blocker, Hands (Catching ball), Need to get more experience carrying the ball.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What NFL player do you do you think you compare favorably to? 

Jesse Allen:  Have no clue…I really don’t watch NFL football that much, Id like to think that I can play like the Patriots Heath Evans, we are the same size and height.

TheFootballExpert.com:  Who is the best player you have faced during your career?

Jesse Allen:  Ahmad Brooks (UVA) or Kenny Simms (FSU)

TheFootballExpert.com:  What is your greatest football moment to date?

Jesse Allen: 28 yard catch and scamper-Miami Game 2006 (sending highlights).

TheFootballExpert.com:  Did you have a favorite pro team growing up?  Favorite player?

Jesse Allen: My family is from Rochester New York originally and my Dad a Bills fan while I was young. I grew up liking the Buffalo Bills.   Favorite player: Steve Tasker.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What do you plan to do once your playing career is over?

Jesse Allen: No Clue

TheFootballExpert.com:  When you get your first professional paycheck what is the first thing you will buy?

Jesse Allen: no Clue / hunt and fish with my Dad.

TheFootballExpert.com:  How have you been preparing and training since the end of your college season?

Jesse Allen: Training at Volocities Training center in East Longmeadow Mass with Frank Ceresoli,  trainer / director. Also Im staying at school and finishing up my degree in spring and working hard with Mike Gentry VT’s awesome S&C coach.

TheFootballExpert.com:  Obviously it is still early, but do you have any goals in mind when it comes to the NFL Draft?

Jesse Allen: Only goal is to keep playing football and as far as the draft goes I understand that Fullbacks are rarely drafted and Ill take what I can get. Im healthy and in the best shape I can be in and ready to go.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What is the one thing you will most miss at college?

Jesse Allen:  Friends, I’ve made so many. My player bud’s like Nick Schmidt, Brandon Pace, Nick Leeson and my coaches at VT, I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Coach Billy Hite who gave me a chance to make the team and Coach Beamer  who has always fair and supportive.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What are your plans to help you get notice?  Combines?  All-star games?

Jesse Allen: I just finished the East-West Shrine game in Houston Texas. That was a great experience working with legend Don Shula of the Miami Dolphins. I made the first team Offense and had a great game blocking and catching the ball, I even had 2 carries for 12 hard yards, it was great. Im hoping to be a late invite to the NFL Combine and if not be ready on Senior Pro Day.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What have former Virginia Tech players now in the NFL told you about preparing for the league?

Jesse Allen: I haven’t really had the time to speak with them, I guess now is the time to contact a few buddies like Darryl Tapp (Seattle), Jeff King (Panthers) etc and find out things I should be doing.

TheFootballExpert.com:  Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions and good luck!

Jesse Allen: Thank You……