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Cortez Allen | Defensive Back

Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Age / DOB:  (24) / 10/29/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 196
College: Citadel
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The Steelers plan to use LCB Cortez Allen in the slot on nickel downs, and bring in William Gay to man the outside opposite Ike Taylor.
Per reporter Mark Kaboly, the Steelers believe Allen has enough speed to cover outside receivers, and the size to cover tight ends. A 2011 fourth-rounder, Allen stands in at 6-foot-1, 196 pounds with 4.51 wheels. He's taking Keenan Lewis' spot in the starting lineup at left corner. Allen played 563 snaps last season, grading out positively in Pro Football Focus' ratings. May 22 - 1:33 PM
Source: Mark Kaboly on Twitter

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Cortez Allen - DB - Steelers

According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers have "high hopes" for CB Cortez Allen, and believe he "(may) even surpass" the play of Keenan Lewis.

Lewis departed in March to sign a five-year, $26 million deal with the Saints. Allen offers better playmaking ability, length, and speed than Lewis and the Steelers have always been believers of replacing -- often upgrading -- from within. Only 24, Allen is coming off a season where he notched two picks and three forced fumbles in just 563 snaps. He's going to start at left corner.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Apr 8 - 8:48 AM
Cortez Allen - DB - Steelers

The Steelers are expected to turn to Cortez Allen as their starting left corner if Keenan Lewis walks in free agency.

ESPN AFC North blogger Jamison Hensley considers Lewis "difficult" for the Steelers to retain because they're tight up against the cap and he's a "rising player at a coveted position." Allen appeared in all 15 games last season, starting three and forcing five turnovers (three forced fumbles, two interceptions).
Source: ESPN.com
Feb 8 - 5:48 PM
Cortez Allen - DB - Steelers

Steelers projected starting CBs Cortez Allen and Keenan Lewis are both nursing hip flexor injuries this week.

The matchup for the Cowboys passing game keeps getting better. While Lewis is expected to play Sunday, Allen's status is in question. Third cornerback Curtis Brown was benched for ineffectiveness last week after getting toasted by Bolts slot receiver Michael Spurlock.
Related: Keenan Lewis
Source: Washington Observer-Reporter
Tue, Dec 11, 2012 03:18:00 PM
Cortez Allen - DB - Steelers

Cortez Allen will take Ike Taylor's (ankle) spot in the starting lineup.

Per the Beaver County Times, the Steelers believe Allen "can be a star." The 2011 fourth-round pick was burned twice in the first half against the Ravens, but bounced back in the second half as the Steelers' secondary shut down Anquan Boldin and Torrey Smith. Curtis Brown will slide into Allen's old nickel corner role while Taylor rehabs.
Source: Beaver County Times
Tue, Dec 4, 2012 10:02:00 AM
Cortez Allen - DB - Steelers

Coach Mike Tomlin cited 2011 draft picks Cortez Allen and Curtis Brown when asked about replacing the departed William Gay at left cornerback.

"We drafted them a year ago with the potential of these things in mind," said Tomlin. Keenan Lewis is first up on the depth chart, however, after impressing as the nickel back last season. While Tomlin is giving the early "nod" to Lewis, all three are in the mix.
Related: Curtis Brown, Keenan Lewis
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sun, Apr 1, 2012 12:04:00 PM
Cortez Allen - DB - Steelers

Steelers selected Citadel CB Cortez Allen with the No. 128 overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft.

Allen finished his college career, facing low-level competition, with just four INTs. It's possible opponents decided against throwing at him because he was better than everyone else. He does have a pretty good size-speed combo at 6-foot-1 3/8" and 198 pounds with 4.51 wheels on a slow track. Allen looks like another developmental, mid-round corner stab for the Steelers.
Sat, Apr 30, 2011 01:32:00 PM

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