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**Asher Allen**
	No. 21 Minnesota Vikings
	Cornerback
Personal information
	Date of birth: January 22, 1988 (age 21)
	Place of birth: Tucker, Georgia
Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	Weight: 190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
	College: Georgia
	NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 3 / Pick: 86
	Debuted in 2009 for the Minnesota Vikings
Career history
	As player:; Minnesota Vikings (2009–present);
	Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
	N/A;
Stats at NFL.com

Asher Allen (born January 22, 1988, in Tucker, Georgia) is an American football cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Vikings in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia.

[edit] NFL Career

Allen made his NFL debut in week 7 against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to an injury to starting cornerbackAntoine Winfield. In the game, Allen made two key 4th quarter plays. He first made a touchdown-saving tackle on a kick return by Stefan Logan. Later in the drive he caused a fumble on Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, resulting in a 4th down. In week 11 against the Seattle Seahawks, Allen intercepted a pass from Matt Hasselbeck for his first NFL interception.

[edit] Personal

Allen is a cousin of former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin.

[edit] External links

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