Shannon Sharpe is honoring the late Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen.

During the latest episode of their "Nightcap" show on YouTube, Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson remembered Allen, who died unexpectedly Sunday while on a family trip in Mexico. He was 52.

Sharpe described Allen as a "monster" as he recalled his athletic prowess during his time as a pro football player.

"He was a monster, Ocho," the "Club Shay Shay" host said of the late NFL icon.

"I mean, he could play right guard. He could play right tackle. But he was left guard, played left tackle. [He] played every position basically except center. But he was a star, he was a centerpiece at the left guard position. And he was a mountain of a man."

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(L-R) Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco speak onstage during The Volume - Nightcap Live Show with Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco at Redtail on February 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for The Volume

Johnson agreed with Sharpe's assessment and shared his own memories of Allen.

"I went to Pro Bowl a few times with Larry, man," Johnson said. "They had a strong man competition. I sat there and watched him do the bench. I sat there and watched Larry Allen do 225, man, 43 times... like it was nothing, I ain't never seen that kind of strength."

Sharpe added that he was "sorry" to hear about Allen's tragic passing before sending "thoughts and prayers" to his family.

The Dallas Cowboys announced Allen's passing via a statement on X, formerly Twitter, Monday. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed.

The team praised the Cowboys legend for his "great athleticism and incredible strength" and hailed him as "one of the most respected, accomplished offensive linemen to ever play in the NFL."

"His versatility and dependability were also signature parts of his career. Through that, he continued to serve as inspiration for many other players, defining what it meant to be a great teammate, competitor and winner," the Cowboys said in the statement.

According to the message, Allen was "deeply loved and cared for by his wife, Janelle -- whom he referred to as his heart and soul -- his daughters Jayla and Loriana and son, Larry III."

The NFL team then extended its condolences to Allen's family and said it was grieving alongside his teammates and friends.

Allen played in the NFL for 14 seasons, 12 of which he spent with the Cowboys.

During his time with the team, he helped the Cowboys win Super Bowl XXX

In 2006, he transferred to the San Francisco 49ers, where he played two seasons before retiring in 2007.

Allen played several positions throughout his career, including right tackle (1994), right guard (1995 to 1997), left tackle (1998), and left guard (1999 to 2007), according to CBS News.

Larry Allen
Former NFL player Larry Allen becomes emotional after being elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Press Conference at the New Orleans Convention Center on February 2, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Stacy Revere/Getty Images

He was an 11-time Pro Bowler and earned seven All-Pro designations.

Fans and NFL figures mourned Allen's passing on social media, including his former Cowboys teammates Deion Sanders and Troy Aikman.

"Praying for the family and loved ones of Larry Allen," Sanders wrote on X. "May Peace locate you all during this turbulent time. Let's remember the best of times in Jesus' name Amen."

Aikman, for his part, described Allen as a "beloved teammate" in his message.

"He was a HOF offensive lineman that dominated opponents regardless of the position played," Aikman tweeted. "Off the field, he was a gentle giant that loved his family. Rest in Peace LA."

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