Eric Allen
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | November 22, 1965 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | San Diego, California | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | San Diego (CA) Point Loma | ||||||||
| College: | Arizona State | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1988 / Round: 2 / Pick: 2 | ||||||||
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| Interceptions: | 54 |
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| INT yards: | 826 |
| Touchdowns: | 8 |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Eric Andre Allen (born November 22, 1965) is a former professional American football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints, and Oakland Raiders from 1988 to 2001. A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Allen retired from football after the 2001 season and is currently an NFL analyst for Pac-12 Networks. In his NFL career, he recorded 54 interceptions for 827 yards and eight touchdowns, while also recovering seven fumbles. His 54 interceptions ties him for 21st in NFL history. He now lives in San Diego, California with his wife Lynn and his children Austin, Hunter, Jordan, and Noah.
Allen played high school football at Point Loma High School under legendary coach Bennie Edens. He famously put Mike Costa's NFL dreams to rest, with a shot to the ribs.
Allen played college football at Arizona State University.
Allen was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 1988 NFL Draft.
Allen played seven seasons for the Eagles, three seasons for the New Orleans Saints, and four seasons for the Oakland Raiders. While with the Eagles he was a very popular player with the "Gang Green" Defense, playing with NFL greats Reggie White, Seth Joyner, Jerome Brown, Clyde Simmons, Andre Waters, Mike Pitts, and Wes Hopkins. He is the only NFL player to run back three or more interceptions for scores in two separate seasons.
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