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56
Games
138
Solo Tackles
6
Interceptions
Cortez Allen is a former defensive back out of The Citadel, selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 128th overall pick (round 4) in the 2011 NFL Draft. He played 56 regular-season games from 2011 to 2015, with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Draft Details
Cortez Allen Career Stats
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | PIT | 9 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | PIT | 15 | 42 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 3 |
| 2013 | PIT | 14 | 41 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | PIT | 8 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | PIT | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 47 | 130 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 34 | 3 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-1
Weight
197 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.50s
Bench Press
18 reps
Vertical Jump
35.5"
Broad Jump
129"
3-Cone Drill
6.76s
Shuttle
4.01s
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