Eagles pass receiver Devon Allen makes track history, runs third-fastest 110m obstacles time ever

Seahawks star DK Metcalf might have his eyes on performing at the Olympic Games, however a fellow NFL pass receiver has actually currently beaten him to the punch, and not just that, however made world track history with his speed. Two-time Olympic hurdler Devon Allen, who signed with the Eagles to play receiver this April, clocked a 12.84-second surface in the 110-meter obstacles Sunday at the 2022 U.S.A. Track & Field NEW YORK CITY Grand Prix in New York City, the 3rd fastest time ever tape-recorded in case.

Allen’s record time reduced his individual finest from 12.99, per NBC Sports, and made him the very first male to break 13 seconds in the 110m obstacles this year. Only 2 others — Aries Merritt (12.80) and Grant Holloway (12.81) — have actually logged quicker times.

Sunday wasn’t the very first time Allen made headings for his speed. The 27-year-old Phoenix native is a three-time U.S. nationwide champ in the 110m obstacles (2014, 2016, 2018) and advanced to the 110m finals in both the 2016 and 2020 Olympics.

Allen formerly left high school as a four-star hire in football, playing pass receiver at Oregon for 3 seasons, consisting of a 2014 launching that consisted of a personal-best 41 catches for 687 lawns and 7 goals. Two various ACL tears assisted guide him far from the arena and specifically to the track after college, however Allen restored his NFL goals by participating in Oregon’s professional day this April, unofficially clocking a 4.35-second 40-yard dash.

The brand-new Eagles wideout is anticipated to take part in a number of more track occasions, consisting of the U.S. Championships and World Championships, prior to reporting to training school in July. He’s most likely to complete for a reserve function or practice team position with Philadelphia.