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David Allen

Kansas State · Running Back · 1996-99

SPD
91
ELU
95
PWR
80

Game attribute ratings

Scouting Report

Allen was a consensus All-American in 1998, a first-team All-American on at least one selector's team in 1999 and a 2-time first-team all-conference pick (1998 and 1999).

In 17-0 that career earns a 88 overall, the highest running back rating at Kansas State since 1990 and No. 7 among all running backs of the 1995-1999 era.

Honors & Awards

  1. 1997
    • Second-team all-conference
  2. 1998
    • Consensus All-American
    • First-team all-conference
  3. 1999
    • First-team All-American
    • First-team all-conference

Fan Verdict

50% of 6 fans who voted call the 88 rating too low.

  • Too low 50%
  • Just right 33%
  • Too high 17%

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Kansas State Teammates

  1. 91Chris Canty1994-96CB
  2. 91Michael Bishop1997-98QB
  3. 90Mark Simoneau1995-99LB
  4. 86Jeff Kelly1997-98LB
  5. 80Mario Fatafehi1999-2000EDGE
  6. 80Quincy Morgan1999-2001WR
  7. 80Tim Colston1993-95EDGE
  8. 74Darnell McDonald1997-98WR
  9. 74Darren Howard1996-99EDGE
  10. 74Jarrod Cooper1997-2000S

Full Kansas State all-time roster

Top Running Backs of the 1995-1999 Era

  1. 96Ricky WilliamsTexas · 1995-98RB
  2. 95Eddie GeorgeOhio State · 1992-95RB
  3. 95Ron DayneWisconsin · 1996-99RB
  4. 91LaDainian TomlinsonTCU · 1997-2000RB
  5. 91Troy DavisIowa State · 1994-96RB
  6. 90Byron HanspardTexas Tech · 1994-96RB
  7. 88Darnell AutryNorthwestern · 1994-96RB
  8. 88Leeland McElroyTexas A&M · 1992-95RB

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Sources: Wikipedia (David Allen (American football)) and its All-America, all-conference, award and program statistical-leader pages; season statistics and NFL Draft data from CollegeFootballData.com. Ratings are 17-0's own estimates, graded within each era. How ratings work.