Allen Rossum
Rossum returns a kickoff in 2006 with the Falcons | |||||||||||||||
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| Positions | Return specialist Defensive back | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | October 22, 1975 Dallas, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school | Skyline (Dallas, Texas) | ||||||||||||||
| College | Notre Dame (1994–1997) | ||||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1998: 3rd round, 85th overall pick | ||||||||||||||
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Allen Bonshaca Lamont Rossum (born October 22, 1975) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 1998 NFL draft.
Rossum also played for the Green Bay Packers, Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, and Dallas Cowboys. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 2004. Rossum was one of the most consistent returners in the league during his 12-year career. That consistency put him in the top five of all-time return leaders. During his career he ranked first among active players in both punt and kickoff return yardage. He is the only player in NFL history to have a kickoff return for a touchdown with five different teams.