page_title: Ricardo Allen
section_title: 2019
hierarchical_section_title: Ricardo Allen / Professional career / 2019
caption_attribution_description: English: Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper greets Atlanta Falcon player Ricardo Allen, at the Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Salute to Service game, Atlanta, Georgia, Nov. 24, 2019.
context_page_description: Ricardo Jamal Allen is an American football free safety for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Falcons in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue.
context_section_description: In week 11 against the Carolina Panthers, Allen recorded his first interception of the season off Kyle Allen in the 29–3 win.
  In week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Allen intercepted a pass thrown by Jameis Winston and returned it for 27 yards during the 28–22 overtime win.
caption: Allen meeting Defense Secretary Mark Esper before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019.
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