Allen Aldridge

Allen Aldridge
No. 57, 55
PositionsLinebacker, long snapper
Personal information
Born(1972-05-30)May 30, 1972
Houston, Texas, U.S.
DiedSeptember 8, 2024(2024-09-08) (aged 52)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight254 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High schoolWillowridge (Houston)
CollegeHouston
NFL draft1994: 2nd round, 51st overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Tackles482
Solo351
Tackles for loss18
Interceptions1
Forced fumbles5
Fumble recoveries4
Sacks10.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Allen Ray Aldridge Jr.[1] (May 30, 1972 – September 8, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker and long snapper in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Houston Cougars. 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 Green Bay Packers.

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

YearTeamGamesCombined tacklesTacklesAssisted tacklesSacksForced fumblesFumble recoveriesFumble return yardsInterceptionsInterception return yardsYards per interception returnLongest interception returnInterceptions returned for touchdownPasses defended
1994DEN161100.0000000000
1995DEN168965241.5110000003
1996DEN168167140.0100000006
1997DEN165639170.0100000004
1998DET166846223.0110000001
1999DET166440243.0010000005
2000DET165840182.0210144402
2001DET164732151.0000000000
Career12846433013410.56401444021

[6]

Death

Aldridge died in Houston on September 8, 2024, at the age of 52.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Allen Aldridge Stats, News and Video - OLB". NFL.com. Archived from the original on April 11, 2010. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Texans Transactions - Houston Texans". Archived from the original on July 12, 2011. Retrieved December 9, 2010.
  3. ↑ "1994 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on November 4, 2018. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  4. ↑ The Sporting News. 225 (15) – via FindArticles. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  5. ↑ "Texans Sign Free-Agent LB Aldridge". AP Online. May 10, 2002. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Allen Aldridge Stats". ESPN Internet Ventures. Archived from the original on June 26, 2017. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  7. ↑ Hauser, Jeff (September 9, 2024). "Former Houston standout and Super Bowl champion Allen Aldridge dead at 52". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
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