Carl Allen (American football)

Carl Allen
Position(s)
Cornerback
Jersey #(s)
27
Born December 21, 1955 (1955-12-21) (age 56)
Hattiesburg, Mississippi)
Career information
Year(s) 19771982
NFL Draft 1977 / Round: 11 / Pick: 299
College Southern Miss
Professional teams
Career stats
Interceptions 16
INT yards 306
Touchdowns 1
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards
  • N/A

Carl Allen (born December 21, 1955 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 11th round of the 1977 NFL Draft but played his entire career with the St. Louis Cardinals. He played college football at Southern Miss.

NFL career

Allen was traded from the Bengals to the Cardinals for a future draft pick on August 30, 1977.[1]

He had his only career touchdown on a 70 yard interception return on a September 28, 1980 game against the Philadelphia Eagles.[2]

Allen was placed on injured reserve on November 18, 1981 due to a knee injury against the Buffalo Bills.[3]

References

  1. ^ Associated Press (August 31, 1977). "Pro Transactions". The New York Times: p. 40. 
  2. ^ Associated Press (September 29, 1980). "Shifty Anderson Grinds Down Eagles". Toledo Blade: p. 9. 
  3. ^ Associated Press (November 19, 1981). "Todd Sits Out Michaels Still Hopeful". Sarasota Herald-Tribune: p. 18.