The world got to know Dakota Allen in 2017 when the former Texas Tech linebacker was one of the main storylines on Netflix’s “Last Chance U.”
The documentary followed Allen through his junior college journey at East Mississippi as he tried to earn his way back to Division I college football after a second-degree burglary charge.
But Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes knew Allen long before that.
“We’ve been tight since 2014 when we both came in (to Texas Tech),” Allen said. “Look what he’s doing. I’m more than proud of what he’s doing. Just hope he continues to do well.