A cornerback out of Arizona State University, Eric Allen was chosen with the 30th overall pick in the 1988 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. His career spanned 14 seasons, which included 217 games for the Eagles (1988-1994), New Orleans Saints (1995 …

4 days ago · 2025 was a critical year for Allen's Hall of Fame candidacy. Players are eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame five years after they retire and then have only 20 years to be a modern-era selection before entering what is called the Seniors Category, which is determined by a separate vote.

4 days ago · The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 was revealed Thursday night at NFL Honors, three days before Super Bowl LIX. ... Eric Allen. One of the most prolific pickers in NFL history, Allen ...

4 days ago · Another Raider will soon be donning a gold jacket. Former Raiders defensive back Eric Allen has been selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025. Originally the Eagles' second-round ...

4 days ago · The former Eagles cornerback was named one of the 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame‘s 2025 class. This is the first time Allen has reached this point in the voting process.

4 days ago · Eric Allen is officially headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame! The long wait is over after 19 years of him previously making the ballot. The former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback was officially ...

Pro Football Hall of Fame Eric Andre Allen (born November 22, 1965) is an American former professional football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles , New Orleans Saints , and Oakland Raiders from 1988 to 2001.

4 days ago · The six-time Pro Bowl cornerback has been named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2025. Allen played the final four years of his 14-year career with the Raiders. He revived his career in those years, collecting 16 interceptions and 46 pass breakups including four playoff games. Allen made six Pro Bowls over his career, including one All ...

4 days ago · Eric Allen was named a finalist for the Hall of Fame for the first time in 2024, but he wasn't one of the seven ex-NFL players selected. Before getting the nod to the Hall of Fame, he was a semi ...

4 days ago · Eric Allen, the former Eagles All-Pro cornerback, elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Allen, in his 19th year of eligibility, will finally be enshrined in Canton, Ohio this August. After being named a finalist for the second straight year, former Eagles DB Eric Allen was finally named a Pro Football Hall of Famer on Thursday night at the ...