Education
Born in Delegate March, California, Allred graduated from Torrey Pines High School in 1992.
Born in Delegate March, California, Allred graduated from Torrey Pines High School in 1992.
As a high school senior Allred was the defensive player of the year in the Palomar League and a Los Angeles Times first-team tight end, and Torrey Pines was 9–3 in the 1991 season including an eight-game winning streak. Allred is now the receiver coach at San Clemente High School. He played college football at the University of Southern California from 1993 to 1996 after redshirting 1992.
At University of Southern California, Allred majored in history.
In 1993 and 1994, Allred played on special teams. He caught 6 passes for 70 yards in 1995.
In his senior season, Allred became the starting tight education Allred played for the Chicago Bears between 1997 and 2000 and for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2002.
Allred is currently involved in commercial real estate in Southern California and remains an avid supporter of the University of Southern California Trojans.
He currently owns "Toes on the Nose" surf shop in Laguna Beach, California. He and Lynch had a run-in during a 1997 NFL game that resulted in Allred almost getting knocked out from a hit.