Aundrae Allison facts for kids

Aundrae Akeem Allison (born June 25, 1984) is a former American football player. He played as a wide receiver. Aundrae was chosen by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2007 NFL draft. He also played college football at East Carolina University. Later, he played for the New York Jets, Virginia Destroyers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Early Life and High School Football

Aundrae Allison went to A. L. Brown High School in Kannapolis, North Carolina. In his final year, he was named an All-State player. He also received All-Conference honors two times. This means he was recognized as one of the best players in his area.

College Football Journey

Aundrae played college football at two different schools. First, he attended Georgia Military College. Then, he moved on to East Carolina University.

Playing at Georgia Military College

Aundrae started at Georgia Military College in January 2003. He was named a junior college All-American. This means he was one of the top players at his level. He also earned a two-year degree from the school.

Starring at East Carolina University

Allison played for East Carolina University for two years. In 2005, he made history for his school. He was the first player to catch for over 1,000 yards in a single season. He had 83 catches for 1,024 yards and scored seven touchdowns. His 83 catches are the second-highest in school history for one season.

Aundrae averaged 12.3 yards per catch. He also averaged 93.1 yards per game, which was second-best in Conference USA. He had five games where he caught for over 100 yards. This was the most in a single season at East Carolina. He led his conference in catches per game. After this great season, he was named a first-team All-Conference USA player. In 2006, his numbers were a bit lower. He had 62 catches for 708 yards and four touchdowns. After the 2006 season, Aundrae decided to enter the NFL draft.

Professional Football Career

Aundrae Allison played for several teams in his professional career. He started with the Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings Highlights

The Minnesota Vikings chose Aundrae in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL draft. He was the 146th player picked overall.

In his first year with the Vikings, Aundrae played as a wide receiver. He also returned kickoffs. In one game, he returned a kickoff 104 yards for a touchdown. This was a record for the Vikings at that time. He played in 11 games and caught 8 passes for 122 yards. He also returned 20 kickoffs for 574 yards. In 2008, Aundrae caught 10 passes for 109 yards. He left the Vikings in August 2009.

Time with the New York Jets

The New York Jets picked up Aundrae in August 2009. Sadly, he got a serious knee injury (a torn ACL) in a preseason game. This injury kept him from playing during the 2009 season. He worked hard to recover. However, the Jets released him in August 2010.

Playing for the Virginia Destroyers

Aundrae was chosen by the Virginia Destroyers in the 2011 UFL Draft. He signed with them in July 2011.

Brief Stint with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

In August 2011, Aundrae signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, he was released by them later that same month.

Returning to the Virginia Destroyers

After leaving the Buccaneers, Aundrae rejoined the Virginia Destroyers. The Destroyers were coached by the famous NFL legend Marty Schottenheimer. Aundrae helped lead the team to become UFL champions. He was the team's top player in all receiving categories.

Life After Football

In 2010, Aundrae Allison started a luxury fashion brand. It is called Wealthy War Intentions. He co-owns the brand with former New York Jets running back Chris Johnson. Aundrae and Chris went to college together.