Terry Allen was born in Commerce, Georgia in 1968 and attended Banks County High School. He played college football for Clemson University and played on three 10-win teams under legendary Head Coach Danny Ford. His freshman year, he set a Clemson freshman record and led the ACC in rushing with 973 yards, earning ACC Rookie of the Year in 1987. During his sophomore season in 1988, he led Clemson in rushing with 1,192 yards and was the MVP of Clemson’s Citrus Bowl win. Allen left Clemson after his junior season, entered the 1990 NFL Draft, and went on to spend a decade in the pros as a running back.

Allen posted 1,000-yard seasons in 1992 and 1994, then added 1,300-yard seasons in 1995 and 1996. In 1996, Allen earned Second Team All-pro and played in the Pro Bowl. He would go on to play five more seasons, including stints with the Patriots, Saints and Ravens, and finish his career with 8,614 yards and 73 touchdowns. He was a three-time All-Pro selection, twice with the Redskins and once with the Vikings.

After his professional playing career came to a close, Allen continued to give back to the game through coaching including the Arizona Cardinals in 2018. Most recently, he returned to Banks County High School in 2023 as a graduation coach, running back coach, and recruiting coordinator.

Picture courtesy of the Minnesota Vikings.