Eric Allen
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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 (1984–1987) | ||||||||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1988: 2nd round, 30th pick | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 after the 2001 season and is currently an NFL analyst for Pac-12 Networks. In his NFL career, he recorded 54 interceptions for 826 yards and eight touchdowns, while also recovering seven fumbles. His 54 interceptions is tied for 21st in NFL history. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025.
In 2019, he served as the defensive backs coach for the San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football (AAF).