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Despite his impressive athletic ability—showcasing a fastball that reached 90 mph and leading his high school basketball team in scoring—Allen struggled to gain attention from college football recruiters. Firebaugh High School was not known for its football prowess, making it challenging for him to land a Division I scholarship. After a stellar junior year, where he threw 26 touchdowns, and a record-setting senior year with 33 touchdowns, Allen still remained a zero-star recruit.