The unfortunate news of Larry Allen’s passing has shaken Boulder as well. The offensive lineman of Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes, Jordan Seaton, is the first Buff player to share his condolence for the NFL Hall of Famer on his Instagram story. The OL has walked on the Buffs head coach’s path to share his condolences for Allen’s untimely departure, 

The former Dallas Cowboys legend passed away suddenly on June 2, Sunday, at 52. The college football world will always remember the seven-time All-Pro who left a mark as an offensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers. Allen’s lofty career will be a source of inspiration for many.

Allen as a rebel in real life

Seaton re-shared the post from the Instagram page Pro Football Hall of Fame that paid tribute to Allen with the caption, “The Pro Football Hall of Fame is saddened to share the news that the Class of 2013’s Larry Allen has passed away at age 52. #HOFForever.” In the Buffs’ OL’s Instagram story, the player wrote, “THE MAN RIP LEGEND.” The highest-ranked offensive tackle ever to commit to Colorado, this is the first season for Seaton. The former IMG Academy (Florida) player will look up to Allen began his college football career at Butte Junior College in Oroville.

The seven-time All-Pro and 11-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman died while on vacation with his family in Mexico. This came as a blow for the college football world, knowing how during his childhood, Allen had overcome one of the most horrifying adversities. At 9, he was stabbed 12 times in the head and shoulder while defending his younger brother, Von, from an older boy. Later, he again bolted because of gang activity and drug dealing near his family’s home. As Allen was no less than a rebel in his real life, he ensured to carry this attitude to the field as well, starting with an electrifying career in college. 

Larry Allen’s remarkable journey from small school to NFL stardom

Before the NFL, he quickly developed a reputation as a dominant lineman at Division II Sonoma State, and his stock rose among NFL scouts. This can be the part that Seaton might focus on. Then came Allen’s rise to NFL stardom, which was remarkable as he came from a small school. It was in the 1994 NFL draft, that Allen got a breakthrough as the Dallas Cowboys drafted the legend as the 46th player overall. Right from the start till the end of his career, he ensured to retain his talents as in 2019, he got himself featured in the NFL’s 100 greatest players’ team. 

Allen was also among the strongest players in the NFL. He left behind a mark, having bench-pressed 700 pounds and squatted 900 pounds. As the starting right guard for Dallas, he defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17 in Super Bowl XXX. Till the last day of his life, he lived by his motto, “My objective is to make the other guy quit” which is captured on his Hall of Fame profile page. As his name adorns the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor, it seemed to inspire the Buffs HC. Hence, Deion Sanders was deeply hurt to lose someone who shared the same competitive mindset and poured in his tribute, “Praying for family and loved ones of @larryallen73 Larry Allen. May Peace locate you all during this turbulent time. Let’s remember the best of times in Jesus name Amen.”

As an OL, the legend often defied logic and comprehension, using his size, brute strength, speed, and agility best. Even though, for Seaton, the NFL is still a faraway dream, the OL can derive inspiration from Larry Allen’s path to success in the NFL.