Allen Aldridge Explained

Allen Aldridge
Number:	57, 55
Position:	Linebacker, Long snapper
Birth Date:	30 May 1972
Birth Place:	Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	1
Weight Lbs:	254
High School:	Willowridge (Houston)
College:	Houston
Draftyear:	1994
Draftround:	2
Draftpick:	51
Pastteams:	Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Houston Texans *
Highlights:	Super Bowl champion (XXXII)
Statlabel1:	Tackles
Statvalue1:	482
Statlabel2:	Solo
Statvalue2:	351
Statlabel3:	Tackles for loss
Statvalue3:	18
Statlabel4:	Interceptions
Statvalue4:	1
Statlabel5:	Forced fumbles
Statvalue5:	5
Statlabel6:	Fumble recoveries
Statvalue6:	4
Statlabel7:	Sacks
Statvalue7:	10.5
Pfr:	A/AldrAl21

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.

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

Year	Team	Games	Combined Tackles	Tackles	Assisted Tackles	Sacks	Forced Fumbles	Fumble Recoveries	Fumble Return Yards	Interceptions	Interception Return Yards	Yards per Interception Return	Longest Interception Return	Interceptions Returned for Touchdown	Passes Defended
		16	1	1	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		16	89	65	24	1.5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3
		16	81	67	14	0.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6
		16	56	39	17	0.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4
		16	68	46	22	3.0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
		16	64	40	24	3.0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	5
		16	58	40	18	2.0	2	1	0	1	4	4	4	0	2
		16	47	32	15	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career		128	464	330	134	10.5	6	4	0	1	4	4	4	0	21

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Allen Aldridge Stats, News and Video - OLB. NFL.com.
2. Web site: Texans Transactions - Houston Texans . 2010-12-09 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110712223453/http://old.houstontexans.com/news/Transactions2000_2002.asp . 2011-07-12 .
3. Web site: 1994 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-31 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
4. https://archive.today/20120708203026/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1208/is_15_225/ai_74800708/pg_2/ Find articles
5. News: Texans Sign Free-Agent LB Aldridge . AP Online . May 10, 2002 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121105052043/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-52891717.html . November 5, 2012.
6. Web site: Allen Aldridge Stats. ESPN Internet Ventures. 12 May 2014.