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Eric Allen

Eric Allen

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CB - Arizona State
Joined Raiders: acquired in a trade from the New Orleans Saints, 1998

After being traded to the Raiders in 1998, Allen helped the franchise win the AFC West in back-to-back seasons. Over four seasons with the Silver and Black, he appeared in 58 games with 56 starts in the Silver and Black and picked off 15 passes for 256 yards and three touchdowns. His three interceptions returned for touchdowns in 2000 led the league and is tied for the franchise record.

Originally drafted by the Eagles in 1988, Allen became a six-time Pro Bowler and one-time All-Pro and accumulated 54 interceptions over the course of his 14-year NFL career. His eight career interceptions returned for touchdowns were tied for third most in league history upon his retirement.

Allen is the only player in NFL history with two seasons of at least three interception returns for touchdowns. His single-season league record for most interceptions returned for touchdowns (four in 1993) stood for 30 years.

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