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DeGraffenreid was signed to the practice squad of the ] on December 17, 1993.<ref name="transactions"/> He became a free agent after the season and re-signed with the Chiefs on May 18, 1994.<ref name="transactions"/> He was released on August 23 and signed to the team's practice squad on August 31.<ref name="transactions"/> DeGraffenreid was released again on October 12 and signed to the practice squad again on October 19, 1994.<ref name="transactions"/> In 1995, he was allocated to the ] (WLAF) to play for the ].<ref name="pfa"/> He started all ten games for the Claymores during the ], recording 44 receptions for 624 yards and four touchdowns, 21 kick returns for 490 yards, and eight punt returns for 70 yards.<ref name="packers"/><ref name="pfa"/> The Claymores finished the season with a 2–8 record.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/1995wlafsco.html | title=1995 Scottish Claymores (WLAF) | publisher=profootballarchives.com | accessdate=23 December 2024}}</ref> He was released by the Chiefs on August 22, 1995.<ref name="transactions"/> | DeGraffenreid was signed to the practice squad of the ] on December 17, 1993.<ref name="transactions"/> He became a free agent after the season and re-signed with the Chiefs on May 18, 1994.<ref name="transactions"/> He was released on August 23 and signed to the team's practice squad on August 31.<ref name="transactions"/> DeGraffenreid was released again on October 12 and signed to the practice squad again on October 19, 1994.<ref name="transactions"/> In 1995, he was allocated to the ] (WLAF) to play for the ].<ref name="pfa"/> He started all ten games for the Claymores during the ], recording 44 receptions for 624 yards and four touchdowns, 21 kick returns for 490 yards, and eight punt returns for 70 yards.<ref name="packers"/><ref name="pfa"/> The Claymores finished the season with a 2–8 record.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/1995wlafsco.html | title=1995 Scottish Claymores (WLAF) | publisher=profootballarchives.com | accessdate=23 December 2024}}</ref> He was released by the Chiefs on August 22, 1995.<ref name="transactions"/> | ||
DeGraffenreid signed with the ] on January 4, 1996 |
DeGraffenreid signed with the ] on January 4, 1996.<ref name="transactions"/> He was released on August 21, 1996.<ref name="transactions"/> | ||
He then played in four games for the ] of the ] (CFL) during the ], catching eight passes for 132 yards, kicking off once for 61 yards, and returning one kick for five yards.<ref name="pfa"/> | He then played in four games for the ] of the ] (CFL) during the ], catching eight passes for 132 yards, kicking off once for 61 yards, and returning one kick for five yards.<ref name="pfa"/> |
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American football player (born 1970) Not to be confused with Allen DeGraffenreid (offensive lineman).American football player
No. 85, 80, 81 | |
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Position: | Wide receiver |
Personal information | |
Born: | (1970-05-01) May 1, 1970 (age 54) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Princeton (Sharonville, Ohio) |
College: | Ohio State |
Undrafted: | 1993 |
Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Stats at Pro Football Reference |
Allen Justice DeGraffenreid (born May 1, 1970) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played one season with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State. He was also a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, and San Francisco 49ers of the NFL, the Scottish Claymores of the World League of American Football (WLAF), and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Early life
Allen Justice DeGraffenreid was born on May 1, 1970, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended Princeton High School in Sharonville, Ohio.
College career
DeGraffenreid joined the Ohio State Buckeyes as a walk-on placekicker. He later converted to wide receiver and was a three-year letterman from 1990 to 1992. He did not have a scholarship until his senior year. Overall, he caught one pass for seven yards in 1990, one pass for 15 yards in 1991, and six passes for 65 yards in 1992.
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 1993 NFL draft, DeGraffenreid signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on April 27. He was released on August 30 but later re-signed on November 27. He played in two games for the Bengals during the 1993 season before being released on December 15, 1993.
DeGraffenreid was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs on December 17, 1993. He became a free agent after the season and re-signed with the Chiefs on May 18, 1994. He was released on August 23 and signed to the team's practice squad on August 31. DeGraffenreid was released again on October 12 and signed to the practice squad again on October 19, 1994. In 1995, he was allocated to the World League of American Football (WLAF) to play for the Scottish Claymores. He started all ten games for the Claymores during the 1995 WLAF season, recording 44 receptions for 624 yards and four touchdowns, 21 kick returns for 490 yards, and eight punt returns for 70 yards. The Claymores finished the season with a 2–8 record. He was released by the Chiefs on August 22, 1995.
DeGraffenreid signed with the Green Bay Packers on January 4, 1996. He was released on August 21, 1996.
He then played in four games for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) during the 1996 CFL season, catching eight passes for 132 yards, kicking off once for 61 yards, and returning one kick for five yards.
DeGraffenreid returned to the Claymores in 1997, totaling 23 receptions for 450 yards and two touchdowns, one special teams tackle, and one tackle on a turnover.
He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers on June 26, 1997. He was released on August 19, 1997.
References
- ^ "Allen DeGraffenreid". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- ^ Huber, Bill (July 17, 2005). "Training camp showcases surprises". 247sports.com. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- "Allen DeGraffenreid". sports-reference.com. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- ^ "Allen DeGraffenreid NFL Transactions". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- "Allen DeGraffenreid". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- "1995 Scottish Claymores (WLAF)". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- Living people
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- American football wide receivers
- American football placekickers
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- Players of Canadian football from Cincinnati
- Ohio State Buckeyes football players
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- Scottish Claymores players
- Green Bay Packers players
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers players
- San Francisco 49ers players
- Players of American football from Cincinnati
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