Colin Zachary Allred is an American politician, lawyer, and former professional football player. A member of the Democratic Party, he is currently serving as the U.S. Representative from Texa’s 32nd congressional district. The district includes the northeastern corner of Dallas, as well as many of its northeastern suburbs.

Allred is a lawyer and former linebacker who played for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). Allred left football to pursue a degree in law, receiving his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, followed by positions in both the Obama Foundation and the U.S. Attorney’s office.

In 2021, Allred sought over $241 million in earmarks for his district, which was among the largest earmark requests of any member of the U.S. House.

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