Drafted 38th overall in the 2nd round of the 1997 draft, John Allred arrived from USC. His most recent season came in 2002 with PIT, capping a 6-season NFL career. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 22 catches for 211 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Size
6'4", 246#
College
USC
Draft
Rd 2, 38th overall (1997)
Seasons
1997–2002
2002 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology21th percentile among TEs · limited sample
6 games · 1 targets
2002 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).
Size23▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands28▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat59▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share4▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share36▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency34▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume18▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
John Allred has appeared in 22 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: CHI (1999–2000), PIT (2002).
As a receiver he has caught 22 passes for 211 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2000 with CHI: 109 yards and 1 touchdown in 5 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game36 on 2 catches, 1 TD vs MIN, 2000 Week 1
2002 splits
regular season2002 game log
John Allred — common questions
- What position does John Allred play?
- John Allred is listed as a TE.
- Which teams has John Allred played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), John Allred has played for CHI (1999–2000), PIT (2002).
- Where did John Allred go to college?
- John Allred played college football at USC.
- When was John Allred drafted?
- John Allred was selected in round 2, 38th overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has John Allred scored?
- John Allred has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
- What is John Allred's ScoutIndex Rating?
- John Allred rated 41.7 for 2002, the 21st percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
- Tommy MaddoxQB · 2002
- Hines WardWR · 2002
- Kordell StewartQB · 2002
- Plaxico BurressWR · 2002
- Amos ZereoueRB · 2002
- Jerome BettisRB · 2002
- Antwaan Randle ElWR · 2002
- Terance MathisWR · 2002
Drafted in round 2, 1997
- Rick TerryDT · pick 31
- Nathan DavisDE · pick 32
- Rob KellyDB · pick 33
- Jamie SharperOLB · pick 34
- Juan RoqueOT · pick 35
- Tiki BarberRB · pick 36
- Jerry WunschOT · pick 37
- Jared TomichDE · pick 39
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