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Eric Allen

1988–2001 · Six Pro Bowls and 54 career interceptions with four returned for scores in 1993.

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Quick answer

According to GOAT Rank's current model, Eric Allen ranks #2336 globally and #178 in American football, with a GOAT Score of 75.9 (86.3 in-sport). The ranking is based on verified career data across peak, dominance, honours, statistics and longevity.

How the GOAT Score is calculated →

Sources: Pro Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Reference, NFL official records · Last verified 2026-09-14 · Data confidence 93%

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Ranking model

100% titles, statistics, dominance, longevity and global competition depth.

Pure sporting data
75.9
In-sport score
86.3
American Football
Cross-sport score
75.9
Global
Cultural & brand footprint 52/100 · total legacy 76.8
Career interceptions
54
Interception return touchdowns
8
Pro Bowls
6
Seasons played
14
Games played
219

Category profile

Dominance
82
Peak
90
Longevity
88
Honours
82
Statistics
92

Career timeline · Form index per season

Editorial season form index (0–100), not raw goals or points. Raw season-by-season statistics are shown only where fully verified.

SeasonForm index per seasonShare of career
198850
198959
199068
199177
199286
199395
199489
199583
199676
199770
199864
199958
200051
200145

Data sources

  • Pro Football Hall of Fame
  • Pro Football Reference
  • NFL official records

Last verified: 2026-09-14

Figures come from public records and are normalised per sport. See the methodology for category weights. Method

Why Eric Allen ranks #178 in American Football

Eric Allen ranks #178 in American Football and #2336 of 5087 across all sports. The verified GOAT Score is 86.3/100.

The verified career covers 1988–2001 and 14 documented seasons. Peak is 90/100, with Statistics the strongest category at 92/100 (15% weight). Key metrics: Career interceptions 54, Interception return touchdowns 8, Pro Bowls 6, Seasons played 14.

Nearest context: ahead Jerry Kramer (86.3); behind Rosey Brown (86.3). Rankings update whenever verified records change.

Eric Allen GOAT Score explained

Dominance82/100 · weight 25%
Dominance: 82/100, based on the verified career record.
Peak90/100 · weight 20%
Peak: 90/100, based on the verified career record.
Longevity88/100 · weight 20%
Longevity: 88/100, based on the verified career record.
Honours82/100 · weight 20%
Honours: 82/100, based on the verified career record.
Statistics92/100 · weight 15%
Statistics: 92/100, based on the verified career record.

Eric Allen — frequently asked

Is Eric Allen the GOAT?
According to GOAT Rank's current data model, Eric Allen ranks #178 in American Football with a GOAT Score of 86.3/100, behind Tom Brady (97.2).
What is Eric Allen's GOAT Score?
86.3/100, calculated from the verified career record: Dominance 82 (25%), Peak 90 (20%), Longevity 88 (20%), Honours 82 (20%), Statistics 92 (15%).
Where does Eric Allen rank all time?
#2336 of 5087 eligible athletes across all sports and #178 in American Football.
Eric Allen vs Jerry Kramer: who ranks higher?
Eric Allen ranks higher at 86.3 versus Jerry Kramer at 86.3, a margin of 0.0 points.

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