Eric Allen was drafted No. 30 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 217 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 96 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #30
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 217
- Years as starter
- 14
- Career AV
- 963rd at Arizona State
- Pro Bowls
- 6
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Eric Allen came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
217 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 96 career approximate value
- Games played
- 217
- Seasons as a starter
- 14
- Career approximate value
- 963rd among Arizona State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6972% of career value
- Final season
- 200113 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 30
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Allen.
USC
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
UNLV
Florida State
Arizona State in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Arizona State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Arizona State · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#78
David Fulcher
DB · CIN · 1986
Arizona State · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#33
Mike Richardson
DB · CHI · 1983
Arizona State
#41
Phillippi Sparks
DB · NYG · 1992
Arizona State
#20
Adam Archuleta
DB · LAR · 2001
Arizona State
#32
Craig Newsome
DB · GB · 1995
Arizona State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Allen in the 1988 NFL Draft
Eric Allen is a Defensive back out of Arizona State selected No. 30 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1988 NFL Draft. 217 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 96 career approximate value Arizona State has produced 151 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 Eric Allen drafted?
Eric Allen was selected No. 30 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/eric-allen.
What college did Eric Allen play for?
Eric Allen played college football at Arizona State in the Big 12. See every Arizona State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-state-sun-devils.
How did Eric Allen's NFL career turn out?
217 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 96 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/eric-allen.