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Greg Allen

b. 1963

All-American college football player, professional football player, running back

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Born 1963. Greg Allen is an American american football player.

Gregory W. Allen (born June 4, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 1985 NFL draft. He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

College career Allen was Florida State's all-time leading rusher with 3,769 yards until Warrick Dunn broke it in 1996. He was a consensus All-American in 1983 after rushing for 1,134 yards with 13 touchdowns.

College statistics Legend Bold Career high

Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD 1981 Florida State 9 139 888 6.4 3 5 35 7.0 0 1982 Florida State 11 152 776 5.1 20 16 233 14.6 1 1983 Florida State 11 200 1,134 5.7 12 11 96 8.7 0 1984 Florida State 9 133 971 7.3 8 2 12 6.0 0 Total 40 624 3,769 6.0 43 34 376 11.1 1

Professional career

Allen was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round, with the 35th overall pick, of the 1985 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on July 25. He played in seven games for the Browns in 1985, rushing eight times for 32 yards, before being placed on injured reserve on October 25, 1985. Allen was released on September 1, 1986.

He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 12, 1986. He appeared in two games during the 1986 season, rushing once for three yards. Allen signed with the Indianapolis Colts on May 11, 1987. He was released on August 31, 1987, before the start of the season. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on October 8, 1987. He did not appear in any games for the Chiefs and was later placed on injured reserve and released.

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Milton High School

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Who is Greg Allen?

All-American college football player, professional football player, running back

When was Greg Allen born?

Greg Allen was born on 4 June 1963 in Milton.

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Greg Allen is an american football player.

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Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Greg Allen

Β· Wikidata: Q5605233

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