Allen DeGraffenreid

Allen DeGraffenreid (born June 3, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive lineman for one season with the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores. He was also a member of the Denver Broncos.

Early life and college Allen DeGraffenreid was born on June 3, 1974, in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Dunwoody High School in Dunwoody, Georgia. He only played a single season of high school football, but was nonetheless a top-ranked prospect, being among the top 20 recruits in the state. After his senior year, he was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine; his twin brother received an invite to the event as well.

Professional career After going undrafted in the 1997 NFL draft, DeGraffenreid signed with the Arizona Cardinals on April 21. He was released on August 19 and signed to the Cardinals' practice squad on August 26, 1997. He finished the 1998 season having appeared in five games. DeGraffenreid was released on September 5, 1999.