Eric Allen
Eric Andre Allen (born November 22, 1965) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback 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 playing 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 is tied for 21st in NFL history. He now lives in San Diego, California with his wife Lynn Allen, with whom he has four children.
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | November 22, 1965 San Diego, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Point Loma (San Diego) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Arizona State | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1988 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30 | ||||||||||||
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In 2019, he served as the defensive backs coach for the San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football (AAF).