Eric Allen

Tackles	787
Interceptions	54
Interception yards	826
Pass deflections	40
Forced fumbles	5
Fumble recoveries	7
Sacks	3
Defensive touchdowns	9
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Eric Allen
	Allen in 2018
No. 21
Position	Cornerback
Personal information
Born	November 22, 1965; San Diego, California, U.S.
Listed height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight	184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school	Point Loma (San Diego)
College	Arizona State (1984–1987)
NFL draft	1988: 2nd round, 30th overall pick
Career history
Playing
	Philadelphia Eagles (1988–1994); New Orleans Saints (1995–1997); Oakland Raiders (1998–2001);
Coaching
	San Diego Fleet (2019) ; Defensive backs coach;
Awards and highlights
	First-team All-Pro (1989); 2× Second-team All-Pro (1991, 1993); 6× Pro Bowl (1989, 1991–1995); PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team (1988); Philadelphia Eagles 75th Anniversary Team; Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame;
Career NFL statistics
Tackles
Tackles	787
Interceptions	54
Interception yards	826
Pass deflections	40
Forced fumbles	5
Fumble recoveries	7
Sacks	3
Defensive touchdowns	9
	Stats at Pro Football Reference
	Pro Football Hall of Fame

Eric Andre Allen (born November 22, 1965) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback 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 career, he recorded 54 interceptions for 826 yards and eight touchdowns, while also recovering seven fumbles. His 54 interceptions is tied for 21st in NFL history. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025.