Cortez Allen was drafted No. 128 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2011 NFL Draft out of The Citadel. 56 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 31 · #128 overall
Cortez Allen The Citadel Draft
Cortez Allen was drafted No. 128 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2011 NFL Draft out of The Citadel. 56 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #128
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 56
- Career AV
- 104th at The Citadel
The pick
How Cortez Allen came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 197 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 185 prospect51.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
56 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 56
- Career approximate value
- 104th among The Citadel picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 10100% of career value
- Final season
- 20154 years after the draft
Around pick 128
Who came off the board on either side of Cortez Allen.
Louisville
Virginia Tech
Portland State · 2× Pro Bowl
Clemson
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cortez Allen in the 2011 NFL Draft
Cortez Allen is a Defensive back out of The Citadel selected No. 128 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2011 NFL Draft. 56 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value The Citadel has produced 6 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Cortez Allen drafted?
Cortez Allen was selected No. 128 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 31). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/cortez-allen.
What college did Cortez Allen play for?
Cortez Allen played college football at The Citadel in the Southern. See every The Citadel draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/the-citadel-bulldogs.
How did Cortez Allen's NFL career turn out?
56 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/cortez-allen.