Virginia Union's Curtis Allen Earns NFL Minicamp Invites From Seahawks, Falcons

Former Virginia Union running back Curtis Allen, the reigning Black College Football Player of the Year, is taking his talents to the next level after receiving invitations to NFL rookie minicamps from two teams, including the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and the Atlanta Falcons.

According to Sean Robertson of CBS Sports, the dynamic Panther standout will compete for an undrafted free agent contract following a historic 2025 season that saw him dominate Division II football and bring unprecedented accolades to Virginia Union.

Record-Breaking Season

In his lone season as Virginia Union's full-time starting running back, Allen delivered a transcendent campaign that rewrote the Panthers' record books. He stepped into massive shoes, replacing Jada Byers, who had established himself as a legendary figure in Virginia Union history across multiple rushing categories.

Allen didn't just match expectations—he shattered them.

• 2,409 rushing yards in a season
• 30 rushing touchdowns in a season
• 369 rushing yards in a single game

Allen's dominance earned him the prestigious Deacon Jones Trophy as Black College Football Player of the Year, making Virginia Union the first institution to win the award in consecutive seasons with two different players—a testament to the program's excellence and development.

Road to the NFL

Now Allen turns his attention to the professional ranks, where he aims to become the first Panther to earn a spot on an NFL 53-man roster since 2006. His journey won't be easy, but the same determination that led to his record-breaking college career will serve him well.

In Seattle, Allen will compete alongside another former Division II running back, Emanuel Wilson, who recently signed with the Seahawks after spending three years with the Green Bay Packers. The competition will be fierce, but Allen has already proven his ability to rise to any challenge.

The Virginia Union community and HBCU football fans nationwide will be watching closely as Allen pursues his NFL dreams, carrying the pride of his program and the legacy of HBCU excellence to the professional stage.

Originally reported by HBCU Sports.