Allen DeGraffenreid (offensive lineman)
{{Short description|American football player (born 1974)}}
{{distinguish|Allen DeGraffenreid (wide receiver)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Allen DeGraffenreid
| image =
| number = 69
| position = Offensive lineman
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1974|6|3}}
| birth_place = Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| weight_lbs = 293
| high_school = Dunwoody {{avoid wrap|(Dunwoody, Georgia)}}
| college = Vanderbilt (1993–1996)
| undraftedyear = 1997
| pastteams =
- Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|1997}}–{{NFL Year|1998}})
- Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2000}})*
| pfr = DeGrAl20
}}
Allen DeGraffenreid (born June 3, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive lineman for one season with the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores. He was also a member of the Denver Broncos.
Early life and college
Allen DeGraffenreid was born on June 3, 1974, in Kansas City, Missouri. He has a twin brother, Bryan, who played with him in high school and college.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tennessean/161903235/|newspaper=The Tennessean|via=Newspapers.com|date=February 6, 1992|page=16|title=Allen DeGraffenreid, DL}} {{Open access}} He attended Dunwoody High School in Dunwoody, Georgia.{{cite web | url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/players/d/degr00210.html | title=Allen DeGraffenreid | publisher=profootballarchives.com | accessdate=23 December 2024}} He only played a single season of high school football, but was nonetheless a top-ranked prospect, being among the top 20 recruits in the state.
He was a member of the Vanderbilt Commodores from 1993 to 1996 and a three-year letterman from 1994 to 1996. He was a starter in his junior and senior seasons, playing at left tackle in 1995 before moving to guard in 1996.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic/161903540/|newspaper=The Arizona Republic|via=Newspapers.com|date=April 24, 1997|page=13|title=Adding bulk}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal/161903730/|newspaper=The Commercial Appeal|via=Newspapers.com|date=August 22, 1996|page=35|title=Vanderbilt}} {{Open access}} After his senior year, he was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine; his twin brother received an invite to the event as well.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tennessean/161903611/|newspaper=The Tennessean|via=Newspapers.com|date=January 31, 1997|page=17|title=Three players headed to combine|author=Organ, Mike}} {{Open access}}
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 1997 NFL draft, DeGraffenreid signed with the Arizona Cardinals on April 21. He quit the team in July but later returned that same month.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic/161903843/|newspaper=The Arizona Republic|via=Newspapers.com|date=July 30, 1997|page=20|title=Rookie lineman returns to camp after quitting|author=Schoenfeld, Steve}} {{Open access}} He was released on August 19 and signed to the Cardinals' practice squad on August 26, 1997. The next year, he made the team as a third-string center.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic/161903983/|newspaper=The Arizona Republic|via=Newspapers.com|date=September 16, 1998|page=22|title=Clement likely out for next 2 Cards games}} {{Open access}} He finished the 1998 season having appeared in five games.{{Cite web |title=Allen DeGraffenreid Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DeGrAl20.htm |access-date=2025-01-22 |publisher=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} DeGraffenreid was released on September 5, 1999. He wore jersey number 69 while with the Cardinals. He stood 6'4" and was 293 pounds during his professional career.
DeGraffenreid was signed by the Denver Broncos on January 18, 2000. He was released on August 21, 2000.{{cite web | url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/transactions/d/degr00210.html | title=Allen DeGraffenreid NFL Transactions | publisher=profootballarchives.com | accessdate=23 December 2024}}
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Category:American football offensive linemen
Category:Dunwoody High School alumni
Category:Vanderbilt Commodores football players
Category:Arizona Cardinals players
Category:Denver Broncos players
Category:Players of American football from Kansas City, Missouri