Allen DeGraffenreid (offensive lineman)

Allen DeGraffenreid was born on June 3, 1974, in Kansas City, Missouri.^[1] He has a twin brother, Bryan, who played with him in high school and college.^[2] He attended Dunwoody High School in Dunwoody, Georgia.^[1] He only played a single season of high school football, but was nonetheless a top-ranked prospect, being among the top 20 recruits in the state.^[2]

He was a member of the Vanderbilt Commodores from 1993 to 1996 and a three-year letterman from 1994 to 1996.^[1] He was a starter in his junior and senior seasons, playing at left tackle in 1995 before moving to guard in 1996.^[3][4] After his senior year, he was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine; his twin brother received an invite to the event as well.^[5]

After going undrafted in the 1997 NFL draft, DeGraffenreid signed with the Arizona Cardinals on April 21.^[6] He quit the team in July but later returned that same month.^[7] He was released on August 19 and signed to the Cardinals' practice squad on August 26, 1997.^[6] The next year, he made the team as a third-string center.^[8] He finished the 1998 season having appeared in five games.^[9] DeGraffenreid was released on September 5, 1999.^[6] He wore jersey number 69 while with the Cardinals.^[9] He stood 6'4" and was 293 pounds during his professional career.^[9]

DeGraffenreid was signed by the Denver Broncos on January 18, 2000.^[6] He was released on August 21, 2000.^[6]