Marcus Allen NFL career highlights

My favorite player as a kid. Some of his best plays as a Raider & Chief

[@MalySports]

He's so god damn underrated. One of the best in NFL history

[@cooprey]

This is the guy that made me a 'Raiders for life'.......still one of the most fluid, natural runners i've ever seen...a frikin legend

[@JohnHoulgate]

Watched Marcus Allen when he was at USC. He was every bit deserving of that Heisman Trophy. He also came from a very good family that brought him up to be a classy, high value, high performing achiever. What struck me about some of these highlights is how he would run into traffic, then quickly change course then just as quickly explode straight up the field. It was like he had a nose for that shortest distance between two points is a straight line. He just knew how to find that first point, then ZOOM upfield toward the goal line.

[@jasonpitts3826]

My idol was Marcus Allen. This took me back to the good days.

[@dc7370]

He was the best at avoiding cheap shots and hits after the play was over. Always conscious of it and defending himself. Fabulous

[@jcline87]

My mom always liked Marcus Allen.. now I do too. He always was and is one of the best.

[@SCOODAMcGOODA]

One of the most athletic players of all time. Jack of all trades that's talents could transcend in any generation. He was like water!

[@lanceparker5863]

No one ever more elusive, no one ever smoother, and no one smarter as a football player. If not for Al Davis, Allen may well have been the GOAT.

[@DeeNice681]

He's the most elusive tall runningback along with AP and that "O.J." dude. But Barry Sanders and Gale Sayers were more elusive!

[@dme1016]

Great, smooth and elusive, but there have been many similar - Dorsett, Martin.....

[@SubCultureMEDIAHilbert]

+DeeNice681 no one as complete though. A few runners better than him throughout history, but none that could make 40 yard touchdown passes and down field receptions like him. He was a linebacker's worst nightmare! Trying to figure out what Marcus would do, where he'd be and what your responsibilities covering him were!

[@dme1016]

Deduct .05 from his overall score for having O the murdering J as a friend.

[@previnlubom8094]

Ulimate Raider warrior he made everything he look easy 💀R4L

[@doctorzimgaming]

Had the privilege to meet Marcus a few years ago. Such a humble, well-spoken, and kind person.

[@maclac48]

What can I say that hasn’t already been said about this man? I salute U Marcus, I idolized U & a host of NFL players as a child. These highlights actually reminded me of how it used to feel on Sunday afternoons at home as a child. I’m now 45, so those are the times that I’ll treasure forever...

[@generatorx]

Allen was the most complete back to play in the NFL. He could run, catch, pass and was a devastating blocker. I also like the way Plunkett, Branch and others would sacrifice themselves and throw a block so a play can be made. Can't say that about many of the pretty boys who play the game today.

[@bobfeller604]

Such a well rounded player...run, block, pass, catch...he did it all.

[@BreuckelensFinest]

This was Barry Sanders idol growing up. There was only one other RB in history that matches Marcus Allen's all around play and many talents, and that is Walter Payton. Both did it all, running, blocking, catching & throwing. They don't make them like this anymore. My second favorite RB of all time, closely behind Sweetness.

[@Kenneth101ish]

BreuckelensFinest leveon bell may be comparable in the all around since

[@BreuckelensFinest]

Kenneth Russell Ah yes the patient one. I remember watching him in College and most recently in the pro's. I've never seen a RB run with such patience. He waits for his blocking to develop. He's a good one. Good hands, good feet but I wouldn't compare him to Walter Payton and Marcus Allen yet. He's too green. Too young and he has to throw the rock & I have to witness his blocking. I've only seen Leveon only catch screen passes & little Flats or Swing out patterns. When he starts to catch over the shoulder deep bombs & over the middle passes like Sweetness and Marcus did then he could be in the same conversation. Until then he is where he is & he isn't in a bad place right now. Let's see how he develops. He's fun to watch. The man can run the rock. ;-)

[@BreuckelensFinest]

@Chris Paul yes very solid.

[@Peakfreud]

I got Thurman Thomas in the list,. Thurman gets over looked for losing in four Super Bowls. But Thurman Is legendary, shared the Back field with Barry in College.

[@Shem441]

This Dude was amazing to watch. All time favorite.

[@williammorales8204]

Def. the most versatile the nfl has ever seen. Running, receiving, and even throwing, unbelievable.

[@davidgreenfuturedoc]

Thank you, thank you, for posting this. There are other Marcus Allen highlight reels on KZbin (and on NFL Films), but you captured so many gems that those other videos are missing, like all those long bombs he caught, and some of his beautiful TD throws. Seriously, has there every been a runningback in NFL history who caught so many deep passes? It's unheard of in today's NFL, and even back in the day it was incredibly rare. In this video alone you see a 90+ yard catch, a 70+ yard bomb for a TD, and a few other 50+ yard catches. None of them are screen passes. Tony Dorsett and Roger Craig caught a lot of short stuff, but no RB ever ran fly patterns like a wide receiver the way Allen did. Arguably the most talented all-round player in the NFL since 1960. Your post showcases his effortless and fluid running style, his on-the-fly changes of direction and sudden acceleration, and his nose for the end zone. Unfortunately, he wasn't very fast, and you can see it in how many times he was caught from behind.

[@generatorx]

The Raiders had a guy named Clem Daniels in the 60s. Daniels was big for his time, especially for a half-back. He was not much of a passer, I don't know much about his blocking, but he could run and catch passes -averaging about 4.5 yards a carry and 16.3 yards a catch.

[@txkillersnow]

Most dynamic and complete football player I've ever seen

[@k1ngc0okie64]

This man can do everything run, throw, and catch. Wonder if he could kick?

[@jaymead216]

The block he did at :15 was brutal

[@williamtate6268]

I believe he kicked in high school. Maybe I’m wrong but he did it all!

[@r.shelton7793]

Exactly.....Holy Shit!!!! It had to be scary to play against him, not knowing how he would slay you...the way he throws the ball with ease and precision.... actually appears to throw better than most qb's of that era for real.

[@armybeef68]

Not like Ray Guy

[@generatorx]

@@r.shelton7793 Allen is the best all-around back to have played the game. He lacked elite speed but had great field vision, could block, catch, run patterns and throw. An every down back that the defense had to keep an eye on at all times.

[@DavidHolcomb1776]

He did that halfback toss about as well or better then anybody.One of the all time greats and one of my favorite players.

[@ef8712]

To this day my all-time favorite NFL player. He feasted on the Chargers and his Super Bowl XVIII performance is still the greatest individual performance in SB history. And he's got to be the best ever receiver out of the backfield.

[@fideltorres6380]

Marcus Allen was as good as Magic Johnson for a while in the mid 80s, I thought. The two best ball players in any sport.

[@charleseverly5634]

Marcus Allen throwing the ball better than most quarterbacks

[@yousuckdicks1]

that 2nd clip is a pretty succinct example of why Allen was so good. Doesn't just pick up the blitz but levels the guy, see's he's open, calls for the pass then goes all out to get in the endzone. Beautiful football play

[@WAHollier54]

This guy is the best football player in the modern era, hands down in my opinions and it ain’t close. In todays NFL game he could easily start at 4 positions and be really good at all of em! Kinda miss that kind of football!!

[@Farmlandsfallfan]

I could watch this all day

[@billysheppard6091]

Marcus allen.the complete half back.. Allen could do it all... semper fi..

[@bayquake]

This is SO MUCH better than NFL films because you can see just how fast he really is.

[@reggiemccoy3265]

God Bless This Man and His Wonderful Career

[@reaality3860]

The great ones made things look easy. Marcus Allen not only made it look easy, but was one of the most graceful running backs who ever played the game.

[@scottmitchell1974]

Thanks!! That was an awesome trip down memory lane with my all-time favorite NFL player. Marcus!

[@clevelandwaters372]

From USC to LA/Oak Raiders and still had it all as a Chief. Thanks to AL being a bone head. Marcus Allen was in a class all by himself. I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to see it live. Fight On RaiderNation !!!

[@ricstormwolf]

Ted Hendricks said it best. Just give the ball to Marcus.

[@buster60341]

Marcus Allen was a underrated running back when he was playing in the NFL but what a shame that Al Davis screw him in his prime and he was a ultimate team player.

[@mixumup1]

buster60341 still broke nfl record for TDs

[@gsentinel4821]

Man I miss old school Football, I really do.

[@sitizenkanemusic]

I love watching him play on these old videos. My dad says he wasn't the fastest back, but he made up for it with his vision and excellent footwork. Watching him was kinda watching everything in slow motion, including the defense, and I'm talking about a Matrix-like sort of way... When he had the ball, everything would slow down and he would just react to what the defense was allowing to give him, whether it be gaps or breaking a tackle. He was just as elusive as Barry Sanders.

[@DeeNice681]

Marcus was one of Barry's hero's!

[@jonnybgood1105]

+DeeNice681 it's crazy barry sanders said he grew up a raiders fan

[@BreuckelensFinest]

Sitizen Kane Barry Sanders said Marcus Allen was his idol. Probably why Barry ran the way that he did.

[@BreuckelensFinest]

Sitizen Kane Btw, your father was so right. Well said.

[@puckutubesux7356]

Anybody who compares anybody's elusiveness to Barry Sanders is a blind moron. Nobody in history was even close to Sanders in that regard. Nobody moved like Sanders. Not even close.

[@whynot8927]

1 of my top fav pro athletes of all time .steady Marcus

[@CediBeMe]

I'm here because I just ran into him at Whole Foods in Santa Monica. Top that.

[@timsmith1033]

Marcus Allen is the most underrated running back ever. Allen was greatness and in my top 7 all time. The man did everything on the field at a hall of fame level. If not for al davis Allen's numbers would be triple the amount of what they are now. The raiders organization treated him like garbage.

[@stephenhildebrandt883]

+Isaiah Terrones (Da Doh) I don't know man Terrell Davis is a highly underrated half back

[@joeywalker6827]

That arm!!!!! I never relly understood which passes are great and ones that aren't, but now I do. Those passes were beautiful , like Morena Baccarin beautiful

[@protectedsouls415]

Marcus glided through the defense, always making the right cuts, finding the gaps, etc. then it was daylight. helluva football player.

[@masonrahal6980]

A true Football Player. Regardless of position. If you were playing sandlot football, Marcus is the #1 pick. Every game.

[@alexlingo7779]

Idk, sammy Baugh might be the best pure football player ever.

[@anthonypolucci1163]

Smooth! Love to watch him run ! Absolute a thing of beauty

[@stevewise1656]

Allen was the best all around running back and football player, period. Sanders was from another universe running the ball, though Marcus could do it all. If they played him at QB, receiver, Safety, he could play those positions as well. Not many Heisman Trophy winners go on to have Hall of Fame careers like Allen. Maybe a handful and Al Davis had him on the fourth string until Allen and three other players fought the NFL for free agency. Then he went on to have a second stellar career in Kansas City.

[@indanekwaffles7074]

Tremendous highlight package. Just excellent.

[@perrygibson8419]

He could it all. The greatest...

[@vicentevillanueva673]

Thanks for putting this up, I had been looking for a Marcus Allen highlight video this is by far the best one. Those were the days, Marcus Allen and Jim Plunkett, my all time favorite players.

[@mylesbaker41]

Easily coulda been one of the GOATs if Al Davis didn't do him wrong

[@israelthacker8568]

I do not know if any player ever had greater vision as a runner than Allen. His ability to find the crease, get through it, and then navigate through traffic was unbelievable. He was also one of the best receiving backs of all time.

[@BigLX2235]

GREAT VIDEO !!! Full speed highlights with game broadcast are the best.

[@raidercassespiritu7020]

Raider HERO!

[@Funaway77]

One of the best all around players ever. He could run catch and pass...awesome! !!!

[@TheScmtnrider]

The best cutback runner to ever play in the NFL. Thanks for the vid! He even made Joe Montana look good! Oh yeah, right... Montana was just about the best quarterback ever! (It was the red and gold uniform, always holding Joe back... Imagine a decade of Montana, in silver and black!)

[@rd-pd8xb]

we used to play "over the top" as kids. trying to get over the couch with the football like marcus used to at the goal line.

[@greggross9079]

One of the things I loved most about Marcus Allen was that he never danced and all the rest of that nonsense after a great play or a touchdown. He did all his showing off making plays, not afterward.

[@mmcneil777]

Cool Allen got to play with Montana for awhile. Marcus would have made a great Niner in the 80’s being a triple threat to run, catch and pass. Would have been a superstar version of Roger Craig. Walsh would have loved him because he was a great team player who was also a big game back. Allen would have had a blast with Montana, Rice and Lott. Regardless, Allen played like a champion throughout his career and probably would have had more big Super Bowl games save for Davis’ meddling.

[@thegreatone1603]

never seen a hb throw that much before, he could do anything

[@freedomfrom6827]

He was amazing! I still don’t see running backs today go airborne while at the goal line!! Watch marcus!!! Running backs of today!!!

[@Peakfreud]

They're making business decisions out there.. Playing for the next contract

[@mikebyrne9739]

Just drops ball after scoring. Total class act.

[@caliwaiiankev2279]

Marcus and the LA Raiders especially at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum...those were the days my friends!!

[@luke-ko8zp]

incredibly smooth

[@bandwagonkiller1321]

This boy just got one of the nastiest cards in madden history

[@ernestolopez5501]

2:49 goddamn, he made Lawrence Taylor miss twice in one play

[@SubCultureMEDIAHilbert]

The GOAT! Only a couple of better runners than Allen ... But absolutely no one is a more complete offensive player than Marcus!

[@BreuckelensFinest]

SubCulture MEDIA Marcus Allen & Walter Payton are the two most complete RBs in the history of the NFL. Hands down. My two favorite's of all time! Roger Craig is my third favorite.

[@andrejrodrigues3765]

im proud that this dude is my cousin

[@marigoldman]

If there's a better highlight reel than Marcus Allen's then lead me to it. He's the reason I loved the Raiders. Multi-talented player and no "look at me" TD celebrations, just got the job done.

[@r.williamcomm7693]

Marcus Allen was the most versatile player since the days of 60 minute men.

[@mmcneil777]

Is it me or is Marcus Allen even better then I realised?

[@H1delta]

Not just you. Include me in that group. IMO, he was one of the classiest player ever. He was deceptively fast. You could never get a clean hit on him. He was a "triple threat". He could run, pass, and catch. He was also a good blocker. My favorite football player, college and pro. The noblest Trojan of them all.

[@Maal7432]

H1delta Not just you.

[@jordandargan341]

Not just you either

[@nathanmartinez1337]

3:54 Superbowl 18 MVP

[@monica93304]

It didn't seem like he was that fast, but it seemed that everyone else looked like they were in slow motion. My favorite half back. He ran with so much grace. Gazelle like...

[@carlettagoodrichmann1513]

Right player with agility fast feet speed and fluidity. ONE OF THE GREATEST NFL PLAYERS. World Internationals marvel at his physical abilities.

[@charleseverly5634]

they got marcus allen running routes like he a wideout

[@mmcneil777]

Had Allen not been blackballed he would have been soo much higher in the all-time leaders of Rb yardage, had more Super Bowls and scored and insane amount TD’s. He would have been re,embedded as more of an all-time great back. He was also an all around great back who was a great team player.

[@TheTRAINOR11]

Plunkett, Hayes, Christensen and Cliff Branch ALL should be in the HOF.

[@louieiese154]

The raiders need a Marcus Allen again he is the reason i am a life long Raiders fan my first jersey was a Marcus Allen Al Davis made made a lot of mistakes one of the big one's was letting him go but that came back to bite him in the bum that was the only time i was just a little bit happy to see KC beat my team in a way i am like Al Davis because i love the Raiders its Raiders or nothing at all...JUST WIN BABY

[@sitizenkanemusic]

+Louie Iese yeah same here. You can't really get mad at Al because he was and still is The Raiders. But the mystique and the cult-like status the Raiders had while in LA gradually faded away because the team and its players went Hollywood. Not until they moved back to Oakland did they get that working-class, certain grimy, in-your-face mystique back. But even if the team went Hollywood, Al Davis never changed. He was always a maverick, a Raider to the bone. He put the Raiders above himself- the heart, the soul and the image of the Raiders were always put first. Marcus thought that he was greater than the Raiders. Plus there were a lot of rumours that Marcus did him dirty too.

[@mixumup1]

thanks for this video,, im an L.A. native and Raider fan,, i was named after this man in 82 because moms thought i was gonna be a girl so when I was born he had a good game so I was named Marcus, he was L.A.'s superman

[@RaduMetalCore]

monster, respect from Brazil

[@huntermacao5592]

Marcus Allen did his job, putting points on the board.

[@oker59]

Marcus's superbowl cut back run was probably my first time seeing him(when I was pretty young and little). I recall seeing him at the Colloseum against the Chargers. Eric Dickerson was on the team. Seeemed to me that every time Eric got his hands on the ball, he just kind of fell into the line of scrimmage and that was it. Then, Marcus would come in on third downs(every now and then), and he was dynamic; he could make a two or three yard play look like special; he'd go this way and that way, back steps all over the place.

[@oker59]

+oker59 This video doesn't show enough of his goalline prowess; he was one of those leaper over the piles that Walter Peyton made so famous. He was just as gracefull as Walter.

[@oker59]

+oker59 Any real football player knows that blocking is an artform also. Marcus could run the ball, and catch the ball(seeing this video strikes me that I've not seen any hb's including Roger Craig get behind the D like that, as many times as he did), throw the ball, and block! And once again, he was a great goalline back.

[@oker59]

+oker59 I mean everyone says that he was a versatile back; but, until you see these things, you don't realize there's a certain quality to his ability to throw, and catch, and run. I don't think I needed to be told. I'm always the one trying to tell others how great of a football player he was. But, this highlight real just highlighted everything.

[@mookeychase0907]

+oker59 I thought Charles White was the guy until he left and I saw Marcus. He was my guy ever since yo you ever seen him block? This guy was fearless and Al Davis treated him like sh*t! It was said when he asked Al about running more he told Marcus to run a few extra laps after practice. The split from The Raiders was something that was a long standing feud he felt unappreciated and under paid. He's one of the reasons I loved Marshall Faulk,same kinda back catches runs and blocks. Coulda played defense both were real football players and are deservedly in Canton...

[@ProjectGeneralLee]

As a Chiefs fan I love to point out that he retired... And entered the Hall Of Fame as a Chief. One of my all time favorite players.

[@DeepH2Ov1]

and as a life long Raider fan, he made his bones in Silver and Black. The Chiefs were just fortunate that Al Davis was a moron for letting him go. He'll be remembered as a "Raider", not a Chief!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davidgreenfuturedoc]

He did not enter the Hall of Fame as a Chief. There was speculation that he would do so, but ultimately, he chose to have both teams honored on his HoF plaque. He had some great seasons in KC, but let's compare his career in LA vs KC: Raiders: Rookie of Year, League MVP, rushing title, Super Bowl MVP, 5 Pro Bowls KC: 1 Pro Bowl. His total yards and TDs in LA vs KC is just as much a no-contest. So, um, you tell me where he earned his HoF credentials.

[@davidwormell6609]

Great selection. Thanks!

[@trevorgeorge6031]

#1 All-Purpose Back ever..

[@reemaaltobasi3326]

Gs sent me here

[@OneLakerNation]

W

[@MalySports]

Yes

[@patrickcallahan2988]

frank hawkins was not a big name,but marcus knew how important he was

[@Farmlandsfallfan]

I love this what a player, thank you

[@darthraider7935]

Imagine how many more good years the Raiders could have had if Al doesn't trade away Marcus Allen, I mean he still went on to play a few more years and do pretty damn good whereas the Raiders lost Bo to the freak injury and had a bunch of fail backs after that till we got Kaufman.

[@SubCultureMEDIAHilbert]

Al Davis was such a F&%k! The reason for horrible officiating and many other problems! Everyone with power in the NFL hated him!

[@generatorx]

I don't think Marcus would have lasted as long in the league had he been used more during the early 90s. However, I think that his overall numbers would have been much better since he was in his early 30s at that time. Perhaps one or two more 1000-yard seasons. Davis should have just traded Allen rather than ruin his career. I keep thinking if Derek Carr had a back like Allen....wonder what the Raiders would be like.

[@f.jattilagarcia5038]

Darth Raider79 NFL México Raiders pasión

[@scottsmith9468]

awesome video. thanks good to see highlights from the chiefs allen years.

[@harrymiram6621]

Aside from Dickerson, one of The most fluid, graceful RBs to ever play the game!

[@hollym4469]

Marcus was more fluid in terms of making dramatic cutbacks and changes of direction look effortless. Dickerson hit the hole harder and was into the secondary in one second. Different running styles. Dickerson was a horrid receiver, unfortunately.

[@Farmlandsfallfan]

What a fantastic video, thank you very much, thank you Marcus also !

[@TheSteveSteele]

Marcus turned out to be a better RB in the NFL than I thought he'd be. His first five years with the Raiders were amazing. The Raiders had never had a back like that before..And then they got Bo. Man, if Bo wouldn't have gotten hurt. And Al would have kept Marcus and used them correctly. Shame.

[@generatorx]

Al Davis never liked Allen. He actually wanted Walter Abercrombie in the 82 draft. While the latter had some respectable years in Pittsburgh, he was no where near the back that Allen was. It took a lot of convincing for Davis to allow the team to draft Allen. Sadly, the Raiders have not drafted a back like him since.

[@alexm4387]

+generatorx they got L. Murray. he is solid. But it doesn't matter. Skittles is with Raiders now

[@generatorx]

Murray is not even near the same caliber as Allen. He's faster, but that's about it. It's just really sad that the Raiders did a poor job drafting players right before McKenzie took over: McFadden, Jawalrus, McClain, DHB, Gallery.

[@TheSteveSteele]

generatorx I think Al was so desperate to win another SB before his death, and with only ten years to make it happen (it takes up to five years to see if a team is SB caliber), that he started overpaying and seriously reaching in the draft. He was swinging for the fences and struck out. This current team is in great shape. We added a lot of offensive firepower to keep Crab and Coop from excessive wear and tear. Patterson, Cook and Lynch should really open this year's offense. Keep Crab in his prime as long as possible! The defense looks much better after the draft. We potentially have a deep, diverse and extremely talented defensive backfield now. With Mario healthy the D line seems doable. They're really one more FA/draft from being the most deeply loaded team in the NFL in all three areas of the team. Once they get some kind of ILB (depending on the D formation), and another DT, I think we're good for years. They can just go into reload mode as players retire.

[@generatorx]

I think Al was also living in the 70s and 80s and did not change with the times. He felt speed was the main thing with the skill positions because it was something that could not be taught; ;that and a QB that could throw at least 80 yards downfield. Seriously, how many times are passes over 40 yards completed in a game these days? WR's yards per catch have dropped over the past 30-40+ years. Ball control, high completion rate and a ball control offense are the norm. I totally agree with you, Al was desperate; however, he could not accept the fact that he could no longer play the game in the same way.

[@sydney2929]

Marcus might be the best overall football player! Marcus can run, catch, throw, block & tackle! Marshall Faulk might be number 2. Faulk can catch like a wide receiver & is an excellent running back!

[@daltonwindham6537]

sydney don’t forget bo Jackson

[@Peakfreud]

Thurman Thomas should be in that list He basically was Marshall Faulk before Marshall Faulk. Thurman Gets over looked because they lost 4 Super Bowls Had they won the convo would be way different

[@jimhyland256]

Might be, bite me. Marcus is the best player to ever don pads. Ask anyone who ever played with/:against him..

[@rickyschulz4315]

Not a RB, not a FB, but simply just a ball player! I miss the 80s and 90s👌

[@paulstone994]

still painful to see him wearing red.

[@rhasalghul05]

Marcus Allen one of the great NFL football players.

[@reggieraider9617]

The greatest play of Marcus Allen's career is at 3:54. The catch from Plunkett at 4:44 and the catch and run from Marc Wilson at 5:33 are my personal favorites. Marcus is the greatest playmaker NFL history. He made game-breaking and/or game changing plays at crucial times in crucial games.

[@willseest3732]

Marcus Allen and bo jackson is probably a top ten running back duo all time

[@hollym4469]

Top 3

[@josephodom9179]

Th ey be number one if that clown used them the right way!

[@ajcole22]

That is a nice set of highlights. Well done.

[@narutolol3199]

He's a fucking legend dude

[@jomic9060]

smooth. a qb in high school. a fullback as a jr. at usc.

[@Deshawn_88]

His vision was the best thing he had

[@hollym4469]

The most instinctual, natural, graceful tailback I ever saw. Hands down.

[@redcypher1444]

Marcus for president