Allen_Aldridge_(linebacker)

Allen Aldridge

Allen Aldridge

American football player (born 1972)

For his father, see Allen Aldridge (defensive end).

Allen Ray Aldridge Jr.[1] (born May 30, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker and long snapper in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 1994 NFL draft and later won Super Bowl XXXII with the team over the world champion Green Bay Packers. He played college football for the Houston Cougars.

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Aldridge also played for the Detroit Lions and Houston Texans.[2]

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Aldridge was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 1994 NFL draft.[3] He started at middle linebacker in Super Bowl XXXII against the Green Bay Packers. He played for them from 1994 to 1997. During the four years he started 45 of 64 games, recording 227 tackles and 1.5 sacks.

Detroit Lions

Aldridge signed with the Detroit Lions before the 1998 season. He played for the team from 1998 to 2001. In the fours years he started 59 of 64 games, recording 237 tackles, nine sacks and an interception. He also served as the Lions' long snapper for punt coverage.[4][5]

NFL statistics

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References

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    "Allen Aldridge Stats, News and Video - OLB". NFL.com.
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    "Texans Transactions - Houston Texans". Archived from the original on 2011-07-12. Retrieved 2010-12-09.
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    "1994 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
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    "Texans Sign Free-Agent LB Aldridge". AP Online. May 10, 2002. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012.
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    "Allen Aldridge Stats". ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
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