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Video: Bama’s Jonathan Allen sheds block, leaps over another blocker and spears Trevor Knight

Marcus Rodrigue

By Marcus Rodrigue

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People have often characterized Alabama’s defensive players as ones who fly around the field.

Jonathan Allen took that description literally.

The 294-pound defensive tackle executed a perfect swim move over the left guard, jumped over running back Trayveon Williams’ cut block and drilled Texas A&M quarterback Trevor Knight in a showing of athleticism that explains why he’s near the top of NFL draft boards.

Allen’s insane play came on third-and-14, forcing an Aggies punt after the Crimson Tide started the game with a field goal. It was a huge opening statement from No. 1 Alabama’s defense as it jockeys for SEC West supremacy with No. 6 Texas A&M.

Marcus Rodrigue

Marcus covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.

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