Marcus Allen, the tenth player selected in the 1982 National Football League Draft, played 16 seasons with the Los Angeles Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs. During that time he gained 12,243 yards rushing, 5,411 yards receiving, and scored 145 touchdowns. Considered one of the game’s best goal line and short-yardage runners, Marcus began his pro career as the NFL Rookie of the Year and ended as the game’s all-time rushing touchdown leader.

At the time of his retirement following the 1997 season, he held the single-season record for most rushing and receiving yards combined (2,314), second in consecutive 100-yard games, and was third in career-combined yardage. During his 11 seasons with the Raiders, the former University of Southern California standout, was named to the Pro Bowl five times. He added a sixth appearance in 1994, as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs.

He was the Raiders leading ground gainer seven consecutive years and the Chiefs four consecutive times. He even led the Raiders in receptions with 51 in 1987. Allen’s big-game performance in Super Bowl XVIII when the Raiders defeated the Washington Redskins 38-9 earned the then-second-year player game MVP honors. In that game he rushed for 191 yards and scored two touchdowns, one a Super Bowl record 74-yard gallop.

Allen’s finest season came in 1985, as he led the league with 1,759 rushing yards on 380 carries for a 4.6 yards per carry average and 11 touchdowns. He also caught 67 passes for 555 yards and scored an additional three touchdowns. For his performance he was rewarded with league MVP honors.

In 1995, Marcus made NFL history when he became when he became the first player in league history to rush for over 10,000 yards and catch passes for 5,000 more. As further evidence of his versatility, Allen completed 12 of 27 passes for 282 yards and six touchdowns during his career.

In 15 career playoff games, he carried the ball 267 times for 1,347 yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging an impressive 5.0 yards per carry average. He also added 52 catches for 522 yards and two receiving touchdowns.

Best Season
Marcus Allen's best season came in 1985, while he was still with the Oakland Raiders. He rushed for 1,759 yards and 11 touchdowns on 380 carries, and caught 67 balls for 555 yards and three touchdowns.

High School
Abraham Lincoln (San Diego, CA)

College Highlights
• Heisman Trophy (1981)
• Walter Camp Award (1981)
• Pac-10 Player of the Year (1981)
• All-Pac 10 (1980, 81)
• Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame (2000)

NFL Career Totals
• Rushing - 12,243 yards and 123 touchdowns on 3,022 carries
• Receiving - 587 receptions for 5,411 yards and 21 touchdowns

NFL Highlights
• NFL Rookie of the Year (1982)
• Super Bowl XVIII MVP
• NFL MVP (1985)
• All-Pro (1982,85)
• Named to Six Pro Bowls (1983,85,86,87,88,94)
• Comeback Player of the Year (1993)
• Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (2003)

Career Highlights
Heisman Trophy - 1981
Walter Camp Award - 1981
Pac-10 Player of the Year - 1981
All-Pac 10 - 1980, 1981
NFL Rookie of the Year - 1982
Super Bowl XVIII MVP
NFL MVP - 1985
All-Pro - 1982, 1985
Named to six Pro Bowls - 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1994
Comeback Player of the Year - 1993
Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame - 2000
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003