Jeff_Allen_(defensive_back,_born_1958)
Jeff Allen (defensive back, born 1958)
American gridiron football player (born 1958)
Jeffrey Allen (born July 1, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL).[discuss][1] He played college football for the UC Davis Aggies. Allen was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the eighth round of the 1980 NFL draft. He also played in the NFL for the San Diego Chargers, and San Francisco 49ers, as well as one game for the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL.[2] He appeared in 25 career NFL games, while making nine starts.[1]