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Falcons Uniform History #85: Alfred Jackson emerges from the pack.

The number 85 features several average players that didn't develop into becoming true difference makers.

At this stage of the uniform history list, the stars begin to become recognized. We’ve seen the likes of Terrance Mathis, Alge Crumpler, and Roddy White featured over the past few days. Unfortunately, the number 85 doesn’t showcase a true headliner. This particular list of players have either underwhelmed or overachieved depending on their draft status. Here are the players that have worn the number 85 in Atlanta Falcons history.

Despite being drafted in the sixth round of the 1983 draft, Allen started his career in the USFL.