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1988 NFL Draft · Rd 11 · #294 overall

Marvin Allen Tulane Draft

Marvin Allen was drafted No. 294 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Tulane. 37 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Overall pick
#294
Round
11
Draft class
1988
NFL games
37
Career AV
128th at Tulane

The pick

How Marvin Allen came off the board in 1988.

Drafted by

New England Patriots

Rd 11 · #294 overall · AFC East

Full 1988 draft class (333 picks)
Position
Running back RB
College
Tulane American at the draft
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

37 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Games played
37
Career approximate value
128th among Tulane picks
AV with the drafting club
1100% of career value
Final season
19913 years after the draft

Around pick 294

Who came off the board on either side of Marvin Allen.

#292 Tom Kelleher RB · MIA Holy Cross #293 George Hinkle DE · LAC Arizona #295 Bobby Dawson DB · PIT Illinois College #296 Norman Floyd DB · MIN South Carolina

Tulane in the 1988 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#182 Marc Zeno WR · PIT Tulane

Other RB picks from Tulane

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#44 Matt Forte RB · CHI · 2008 Tulane · 2× Pro Bowl #119 Mewelde Moore RB · MIN · 2004 Tulane #81 Tyjae Spears RB · TEN · 2023 Tulane #303 Elton Veals RB · PIT · 1984 Tulane #142 Marvin Lewis RB · NO · 1982 Tulane #307 Mike Jones RB · MIA · 1985 Tulane

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Marvin Allen in the 1988 NFL Draft

Marvin Allen is a Running back out of Tulane selected No. 294 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1988 NFL Draft. 37 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Tulane has produced 49 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Marvin Allen drafted?

Marvin Allen was selected No. 294 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/marvin-allen.

What college did Marvin Allen play for?

Marvin Allen played college football at Tulane in the American. See every Tulane draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tulane-green-wave.

How did Marvin Allen's NFL career turn out?

37 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/marvin-allen.