14 Facts About Allen Carter

Wayne Allen Carter was born on December 12,1952 and is a former American football running back.

Allen Carter played in the National Football League for the New England Patriots in 1975 and 1976 after playing college football for the USC Trojans.

Allen Carter ran for 4,388 yards with 70 touchdowns during his three years on the Bonita varsity team, breaking records set by Glenn Davis in the process.

Allen Carter participated in track and field in high school, and was the California state champion in the 100-meter dash in his junior year, running the race in 9.7 seconds.

Davis became the team's star tailback for the next three years, with Allen Carter playing behind him.

Allen Carter rushed 30 times for 226 yards, a 7.5 average, that season, as USC won the National Championship.

Allen Carter played a key role in USC's victory in the 1975 Rose Bowl Game, rushing for 75 yards after Davis suffered a rib injury in the first half of the game.

Allen Carter was drafted by the Patriots in the 4th round with the 86th pick of the 1975 NFL draft.

Allen Carter was primarily a kick returner for the 1975 Patriots.

Allen Carter rushed only 22 times for 95 yards, a 4.3 yard average.

Allen Carter had a successful season as a kickoff return man, returning 32 kicks for 879 yards and a 27.5 yards per return average.

Allen Carter returned just one kickoff for 19 yards and did not have any rushes or receptions.

Allen Carter was waived by the Patriots the following week and was signed by the New York Jets.

Allen Carter later became Anaheim's varsity football head coach, during which time Carter coached future NFL running back Reuben Droughns.