Eric Andre Allen (born November 22, 1965) is an American former professional 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 after the 2001 season and is currently an NFL analyst for Pac-12 Networks.In his NFL …

A cornerback out of Arizona State University, Eric Allen was chosen with the 30th overall pick in the 1988 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. His career spanned 14 seasons, which included 217 games for the Eagles (1988-1994), New Orleans Saints (1995 …

2 days ago · Eric Allen, the greatest defensive back in Philadelphia Eagles history, has finally been elected into the NFL Hall of Fame in his 19th year of eligibility. Eric ended his storied 14-year career with 54 interceptions (21st in NFL history), totaling 827 yards, with eight returned for a touchdown. He also recovered seven fumbles, one for […]

2 days ago · What Makes Eric Allen A Hall Of Famer. Allen’s 54 interceptions are the 21st most in NFL history. His 8 Pick Sixes are 8th in NFL history. Allen spent the first 7 years of his career in Philly. He made the Pro Bowl in 5 of those seasons, was a 1st team All-Pro once, and a 2nd Team All-Pro twice.

1 day ago · Another Raider will soon be donning a gold jacket. Former Raiders defensive back Eric Allen has been selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025. Originally the Eagles' second-round ...

1 day ago · NEW ORLEANS – It's fitting that Eric Allen is the first cornerback in Eagles history to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. ... in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Arizona State, Allen was a six-time Pro Bowl selection (five with the Eagles, tied for most by a cornerback in team history), a three-time All-Pro, and a member of the Eagles ...

1 day ago · Eric Allen starred for 14 seasons as a top cornerback in the NFL and never had to move to safety as he aged. Allen’s career spanned from the “Fog Bowl” game in 1988 when he starred for Philadelphia as a rookie to the “Tuck Rule” …

1 day ago · Eric Allen, 59, spent seven seasons in Philadelphia after being drafted in 1988 by the Eagles in the second round. ... a native of San Diego who played at Arizona State, spent 14 seasons in the NFL, joining the New Orleans Saints and Oakland Raiders after the Eagles. Allen led his team in interceptions seven different times — four with the ...

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1 day ago · Eric Allen Allen spent 14 seasons in the NFL, becoming known as one of the best defensive backs in the league. In his years playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints and Oakland ...