Larry Allen: NFL Career Overview

Career Timeline

• Dallas Cowboys (1994 - 2006)
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (46th overall) of the 1994 NFL Draft.
  • Played a pivotal role on a dominant offensive line during the Cowboys' successful years.
  • Helped the team win three Super Bowl championships (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX) during his tenure.
  • Selected to 11 Pro Bowls (1995-2005) and earned 6 First-Team All-Pro honors (1995, 1997-2000).
  • Known for his incredible strength and athleticism, often regarded as one of the greatest offensive linemen in NFL history.
• San Francisco 49ers (2007)
  • Signed with the 49ers in 2007, contributing veteran leadership to the offensive line.
  • Played in all 16 games in his final season.

Highlights & Accomplishments

• Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013.
• Named to the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team.
• Recipient of the Bart Starr Award in 2003 for outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field, and in the community.
• Known for his remarkable agility and speed for a player of his size, measuring 6'3" and over 300 pounds.

Legacy

Larry Allen is widely regarded as one of the best guards in NFL history, known for his exceptional blocking skills and ability to protect quarterbacks while creating running lanes. His contributions to the Dallas Cowboys' success in the 1990s solidified his status as a franchise legend.