Deuce McAllister facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | December 27, 1978 Ludlow, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 232 lb (105 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Morton (Morton, Mississippi) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Ole Miss (1997–2000) | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23 | ||||||||||||
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Deuce McAllister (born December 27, 1978) is a former American football player. He was a running back for the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. Deuce played college football at Ole Miss. The Saints chose him in the first round of the 2001 NFL draft. He was even picked for the Pro Bowl twice!
Today, Deuce McAllister talks about Saints games on the radio. He also helps with college football games on the SEC Network. He works as an athletic helper for St. Martin's Episcopal School.
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Deuce's College Football Days
Deuce McAllister played college football for the University of Mississippi, known as Ole Miss. He was amazing there! He is the only player in Ole Miss history to gain over 1,000 yards in three different seasons.
He set many records at Ole Miss. These include most carries (616), most rushing yards (3,060), and most rushing touchdowns (36). He also had the most total touchdowns (41) and most 100-yard games (13).
Playing in the NFL
Joining the New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints picked Deuce McAllister in the first round of the 2001 NFL draft. He was the 23rd player chosen overall. He became the main running back after Ricky Williams left the team.
Deuce rushed for over 1,000 yards for three seasons in a row. This was a first for the Saints! By 2005, he was the team's all-time leader in rushing yards (5,586) and touchdowns (44). He also had 22 games where he rushed for over 100 yards. In 2003, he had nine 100-yard games in a row, which was a team record.
Deuce also caught many passes. He had 212 catches for 1,577 yards and four touchdowns. In 2001, he even threw a touchdown pass against the Atlanta Falcons.
Amazing Seasons
In 2003, Deuce was one of the best rushers in the league. He had a career-high 1,641 rushing yards. This was the second-highest in Saints history. He also caught 69 passes for 516 yards. Overall, he gained 2,157 yards that season, setting a new club record.
In 2002, his first year as a starter, he led his conference with 1,388 rushing yards. He scored 16 touchdowns and was chosen for the Pro Bowl.
Dealing with Injuries
Deuce faced some tough injuries during his career. In 2005, he hurt his right knee and missed the rest of the season. He came back in 2006, sharing time with Reggie Bush.
In his first playoff game in 2007, Deuce ran for 143 yards and scored two touchdowns. This helped the Saints win and reach their first-ever NFC Championship Game.
Later in 2007, he tore a ligament in his left knee. This injury made him miss the rest of that season. He returned in 2008 and scored his first rushing touchdown since 2006.
Saints Records and Retirement
On November 24, 2008, Deuce set a new record for the New Orleans Saints. He scored a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers, making him the team's all-time leader in rushing touchdowns.
The Saints let Deuce go in February 2009. But he rejoined the team on January 15, 2010, as an honorary captain for a playoff game. Coach Sean Payton said Deuce showed the spirit of the Saints and New Orleans.
Even though he didn't play, Deuce was on the Saints' roster when they won Super Bowl XLIV. He also received a championship ring! After the playoffs, he officially retired from the NFL.
NFL Career Statistics
| Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2001 | NO | 16 | 4 | 16 | 91 | 5.7 | 54T | 1 | 15 | 166 | 11.1 | 22T | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | NO | 15 | 15 | 325 | 1,388 | 4.3 | 62 | 13 | 47 | 352 | 7.5 | 30 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| 2003 | NO | 16 | 16 | 351 | 1,641 | 4.7 | 76T | 8 | 69 | 516 | 7.5 | 39 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| 2004 | NO | 14 | 14 | 269 | 1,074 | 4.0 | 71 | 9 | 34 | 228 | 6.7 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| 2005 | NO | 5 | 5 | 93 | 335 | 3.6 | 26 | 3 | 17 | 117 | 6.9 | 22 | 0 | — | — |
| 2006 | NO | 15 | 13 | 244 | 1,057 | 4.3 | 57 | 10 | 30 | 198 | 6.6 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 | NO | 3 | 3 | 24 | 92 | 3.8 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | NO | 13 | 6 | 107 | 418 | 3.9 | 19 | 5 | 18 | 128 | 7.1 | 20 | 1 | — | — |
| Career | 97 | 76 | 1,429 | 6,096 | 4.3 | 76 | 49 | 234 | 1,720 | 7.4 | 39 | 5 | 20 | 13 | |
Life Outside Football
Deuce McAllister runs the Catch 22 Foundation. This group helps young people in the Gulf South Region.
He also owns and runs the Ole Saint restaurant and sports bar chain. These places are in New Orleans and Biloxi, Mississippi.
In 2017, Deuce joined St. Martin's Episcopal School as an athletic helper. In 2018, he became a Saints analyst for WVUE-TV, a TV station in New Orleans. He also continues his radio duties for Saints games.
