Marcus Allen was drafted No. 10 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1982 NFL Draft out of USC. 222 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 104 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #10
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 222
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 1046th at USC
- Pro Bowls
- 6
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Marcus Allen came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
USC
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
222 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 104 career approximate value
- Games played
- 222
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 1046th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8582% of career value
- Final season
- 199715 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 10
Who came off the board on either side of Marcus Allen.
Penn State · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
Arizona State · 3× Pro Bowl
Tennessee
Baylor
USC in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Marcus Allen
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marcus Allen in the 1982 NFL Draft
Marcus Allen is a Running back out of USC selected No. 10 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1982 NFL Draft. 222 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 104 career approximate value USC has produced 252 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Marcus Allen drafted?
Marcus Allen was selected No. 10 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/marcus-allen.
What college did Marcus Allen play for?
Marcus Allen played college football at USC in the Big Ten. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Marcus Allen's NFL career turn out?
222 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 104 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/marcus-allen.