{"id":60437,"date":"2019-03-08T07:30:50","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T12:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=60437"},"modified":"2021-03-13T13:48:17","modified_gmt":"2021-03-13T18:48:17","slug":"last-chance-u-dakota-allen-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2019\/03\/08\/last-chance-u-dakota-allen-nfl-draft\/","title":{"rendered":"Last Chance U Standout Dakota Allen Ready for the 2019 NFL Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"

Back in 2016, Netflix released Last Chance U, a show that would capture its audience for providing viewers with a firsthand look inside the day-to-day operations of a collegiate football team. While shows like this have existed in the past, this show focuses on the football players nobody wanted. This year, the show may have its first athlete<\/a> drafted into the NFL. Dakota Allen<\/strong> was a star in the second season of Last Chance U. Allen now has his eyes set on the NFL Draft<\/a> and showing the world that sometimes all you need is another chance.<\/p>\n

Dakota Allen, Star of Last Chance U, Eyes 2019 NFL Draft<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Last Chance U captures live footage from two separate junior colleges. The first being East Mississippi Community College of Mississippi, the other being Independence Community College of Kansas.Last Chance U Standout Dakota Allen Ready for the 2019 NFL Draft<\/p>\n

The first season garnered attention because NFL stars such as Cam Newton<\/a><\/strong>, LeGarrette Blount<\/a><\/strong>, Jarran Reed<\/a><\/strong>, and Antowain Smith<\/a><\/strong> all attended these schools. The aim was to bring in talented – though troubled – young athletes and give them another chance. NFL and college scouts keep in touch with these two schools, but watching the film really gives them a unique look into the athlete\u2019s life. Even if the athlete does not make it to the next level, sometimes they find a fresh start and a new path. Now, EMCC could find another one of their stars suiting up next season.<\/p>\n

A Star Falls<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dakota Allen\u2019s fall from grace is a tragic story. Allen grew up in Texas, surrounded by football. He became a star athlete at Summer Creek High School and was the senior class vice president. As an honor student, he also excelled in math. After graduating, he decided to stay local and attend Texas Tech. Everything was aligned for a picture perfect life until Allen found trouble going into his sophomore year. On June 3rd, 2016, Allen as well as two teammates admitted to burglary and firearm theft from a safe from a home near the campus.<\/p>\n

The Comeback<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After being dismissed from Texas Tech for his crimes, Allen – a once coveted recruit – sought out a second chance at EMCC. On the show, Allen showed growth and maturity as he focused on his studies in both school and football film. Allen was an absolute force on the field and his teammates saw why high energy and playmaking ability had previously earned him a Division 1 scholarship.<\/p>\n

Even Texas Tech noticed his commitment to fix the mistakes he had made and brought him back to the program. This is the power that the show can have. It gives these colleges and NFL teams direct insight into how the players are on and off the field once given their \u201clast chance.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Time for @dakota_allen40<\/a> to prove it.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd34#WreckEm<\/a> | #NFLCombine<\/a>\u26ab\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/gy3KAH2h0A<\/a><\/p>\n

— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) March 3, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n