Allen Rossum, celebrated for his remarkable speed and return prowess, made a lasting impact in the NFL and at the University of Notre Dame, where he achieved numerous records and accolades. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame, where he set an NCAA career record with 9 touchdown returns, including 3 interceptions, punts, and kickoffs each. His collegiate career also saw him tally 7 interceptions, 144 tackles, 2 sacks, and 12 passes defended. Beyond the gridiron, Rossum excelled in track and field, becoming a two-time All-American in the 55-meter dash as part of the Irish track team. Rossum's NFL career spanned over a decade, during which he played for several teams, including the Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, and Dallas Cowboys. His most notable tenure was with the Atlanta Falcons from 2002 to 2006, where he became the team's all-time leader in kickoff and punt return yardage. Rossum also set a playoff record in 2004 with 152 punt return yards on just three returns, solidifying his reputation as one of the premier return specialists in NFL history.