LOGAN, Utah – Former Utah State football player Patrick "Doc" Allen died last week at his home in Seattle. He was 59.
 
Allen was a four-year letterwinner at defensive back for Utah State from 1980-83, earning first-team all-Big West Conference honors as a senior in 1983 and second-team honors as junior in 1982. Allen was also named the Big West's Defensive Player of the Week following USU's 22-15 home win against San José State during his senior season as he had four tackles and a career-high six pass breakups. Allen finished his career with eight interceptions, including five during his junior campaign.
 
Following his collegiate career, Allen was selected in the fourth round (100th overall pick) of the 1984 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers and spent seven years in the NFL. Houston reached the playoffs in four (1987-90) of Allen's seven seasons.
 
Allen is also a member of USU's All-Century Team, which was elected in 1993.