Last year, former Georgia Bulldogs and NFL star running back Herschel Walker attempted to run for Senate, taking on incumbent Raphael Warnock in Georgia. This year, another former football star is attempting a similar feat as former Tennessee Titans linebacker Colin Allred is running for Senate in 2024.
Colin Allred will be challenging incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) for the U.S. Senate seat in 2024, he announced on Wednesday morning. And it sounds like he’s taking aim at Ted Cruz.
“When I left the NFL, I thought my days of putting people on the ground were over. Then, January 6th happened,” Allred said in a video, revealing that the Jan. 6 events inspired him to run against Ted Cruz.
I’m running for U.S. Senate because Texans deserve a Senator whose team is Texas. Ted Cruz only cares about himself.
Join our campaign today: https://t.co/2dROrrQrPV pic.twitter.com/9iz9yu1rFb
— Colin Allred (@ColinAllredTX) May 3, 2023
“We don’t have to be embarrassed by our Senator. We can get a new one,” Allred said. “I’ve taken down a lot tougher guys than Ted Cruz. So let’s get on the field and find out.”
It’s a pretty massive announcement and it led to quite a reaction on social media.
In the House, Colin Allred has been a force for lifting Texans and all Americans. We need his voice in the Senate. Join me in supporting his campaign right now: https://t.co/qjS4JVpisEpic.twitter.com/SzAmv3DX5T
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) May 3, 2023
My friend @ColinAllredTX is doing great things in Texas on behalf of the people he serves and the values we all share. Please join me in supporting this great patriot and servant leader. https://t.co/ReqzdFvd4o
— Jocelyn Benson (@JocelynBenson) May 4, 2023
https://twitter.com/nicoledonawho/status/1653881761485422593?s=20
I am so incredibly proud to be part of #TeamAllred@ColinAllredTX was born and raised in Dallas, and works tirelessly across the aisle to reflect the values and big hearted generosity of all Texans. It's past time Texas had the Senate representation it deserves. Join the team! https://t.co/3oVGg2ZPk3
— Judith Tankel (@judith_tankel) May 3, 2023
I proudly & fully support & stand with @ColinAllredTX
He is exactly what #GenZ Texans are looking for in a US Senator. In 2024 we can finally have a US Senator from Texas that we are proud of. Looking forward to volunteering & voting for him! https://t.co/RL1mwJjOmx
— Haley Taylor Schlitz (@HTaylorSchlitz) May 3, 2023
I'm so excited to be supporting @ColinAllredTX, who is taking on Ted Cruz for US Senate. Please join me! https://t.co/F0FdFqSlDz
— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) May 4, 2023
The next several months will certainly be interesting as Allred ramps up his campaign. We’ll have to see how he fares in the 2024 election when it’s finally time to cast the ballots.
