Jeff Allen (defensive back, born 1948)
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Position: | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||
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High school: | Wendell Phillips Academy (Chicago) | ||
College: | Central (1967) Iowa State (1968–1970) | ||
NFL draft: | 1971 / Round: 13 / Pick: 329 | ||
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Career NFL statistics | |||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Jeffery Allen (born August 27, 1948) is an American former
Early life and education
Allen was born on August 27, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois.[1] He attended Wendell Phillips Academy High School in Chicago and had his number (22) retired upon graduation.[2][3] In addition to playing football for the school, Allen also was a member of their basketball team.[4] He attended Central College in Iowa for one year, 1967, being a top halfback for their football team, with performances that included posting 284 yards in one game.[1][5]
Allen transferred to play at Iowa State University in 1968, playing wingback and being the Cyclones' second wide receiver on the depth chart, as well as one of their return specialists.[1][6] In the first game of the season, he had the team's longest touchdown of the game, scoring from 32-yards out on a run.[7] His "ability to scramble through small holes" earned him the nickname "Rat" from his teammates.[7]
Allen finished his first season with the Cyclones as their leading touchdown scorer with 11 and also led the nation and set a
Professional career
Allen was selected in the 13th round (329th overall) of the
Allen was activated from the taxi squad for the Cardinals' week 14 game against the Dallas Cowboys.[18] Although a cornerback, Allen was called up to play running back, his original position in college, due to injuries to other players at the position.[19] He made his NFL debut against Dallas, but recorded no statistics in the 31–12 loss.[20] This would be the only game of his career, as he subsequently suffered a leg injury, missed the entire 1972 season after being placed on injured reserve, and was released in July 1973 after failing a physical.[21][22][23] After his release from the NFL, Allen went on to play minor league football with the Lake County Rifles.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Jeff Allen Stats". Pro Football Archives. Archived from the original on 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
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- ^ a b "Jeff Allen College Stats". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 2023-10-29. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ "1971 NFL Draft". Pro Football Archives. Archived from the original on 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "Iowa St. Players/Alumni". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "Central College (IA) Players/Alumni". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "Jeff Allen Career Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "Jeff Allen Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2023-07-07. Retrieved 2023-07-07.