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'''Keenan Alexander Allen''' (born April 27, 1992) is an [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] for the [[Chicago Bears]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[California Golden Bears football|California Golden Bears]] before leaving after his junior year. He was selected by the [[San Diego Chargers]] in the third round of the [[2013 NFL draft]]. |
'''Keenan Alexander Allen''' (born April 27, 1992) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[wide receiver]] for the [[Chicago Bears]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[California Golden Bears football|California Golden Bears]] before leaving after his junior year. He was selected by the [[San Diego Chargers]] in the third round of the [[2013 NFL draft]]. |
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Allen won multiple rookie honors after setting Chargers' records for [[reception (American football)|receptions]] and [[receiving yards]] by a rookie. In 2017, he was named the [[NFL Comeback Player of the Year]]. In 11 seasons with the Chargers, Allen was a six-time [[Pro Bowl]]er and is one of two players in franchise history to accumulate more than 10,000 career receiving yards. |
Allen won multiple rookie honors after setting Chargers' records for [[reception (American football)|receptions]] and [[receiving yards]] by a rookie. In 2017, he was named the [[NFL Comeback Player of the Year]]. In 11 seasons with the Chargers, Allen was a six-time [[Pro Bowl]]er and is one of two players in franchise history to accumulate more than 10,000 career receiving yards. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Allen is one of a handful of modern NFL players with a [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Native American]] background. He is a member of the state-recognized [[Lumbee|Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina]].<ref>{{ |
Allen is one of a handful of modern NFL players with a [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Native American]] background. He is a member of the state-recognized [[Lumbee|Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pryor |first=Ben |date=September 20, 2022 |title=Lumbee NFL player Keenan Allen inspires Native American kids to follow their dreams |url=https://borderbelt.org/lumbee-nfl-player-keenan-allen-inspires-native-american-kids-to-follow-their-dreams/ |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=BorderBelt.org |publisher=Indian County Today}}</ref> |
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Allen attended [[Grimsley Senior High School]] and then [[Northern Guilford High School]] in [[Greensboro, North Carolina]], where he played football, basketball, and ran track.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 22, 2014 |title=Friday Football Fever Flashback: Keenan Allen |url=http://usatodayhss.com/2014/friday-football-fever-flashback-keenan-allen |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=USA TODAY High School Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> In [[high school football|football]], he was a standout on both sides of the ball for the Nighthawks football team. He was a 2009 high school All-American, selected by ''[[USA Today All-USA high school football team#2009 team|USA Today]]'' and ''[[Parade (magazine)|Parade]]'', and also played in [[U.S. Army All-American Bowl]], returning one punt for 33 yards as well as one kickoff also for 33 yards. |
Allen attended [[Grimsley Senior High School]] and then [[Northern Guilford High School]] in [[Greensboro, North Carolina]], where he played football, basketball, and ran track.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 22, 2014 |title=Friday Football Fever Flashback: Keenan Allen |url=http://usatodayhss.com/2014/friday-football-fever-flashback-keenan-allen |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=USA TODAY High School Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> In [[high school football|football]], he was a standout on both sides of the ball for the Nighthawks football team. He was a 2009 high school All-American, selected by ''[[USA Today All-USA high school football team#2009 team|USA Today]]'' and ''[[Parade (magazine)|Parade]]'', and also played in [[U.S. Army All-American Bowl]], returning one punt for 33 yards as well as one kickoff also for 33 yards. |
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[[Image:Keenan Allen Cal vs Colorado.jpg|thumb|left|175px|Allen playing for [[California Golden Bears football|California]] in September 2010]] |
[[Image:Keenan Allen Cal vs Colorado.jpg|thumb|left|175px|Allen playing for [[California Golden Bears football|California]] in September 2010]] |
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Allen was regarded as a five-star recruit by [[Rivals.com]] and [[Scout.com]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keenan Allen, Northern Guilford |
Allen was regarded as a five-star recruit by [[Rivals.com]] and [[Scout.com]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keenan Allen, Northern Guilford, Safety |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Keenan-Allen-1101/high-school-19198/ |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> and was widely considered the top [[defensive back]] in the nation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kroichick |first=Ron |date=February 4, 2010 |title=Recruiting class gets a boost through N. Carolina pipeline |url=http://www.sfgate.com/sports/kroichick/article/Recruiting-class-gets-a-boost-through-N-Carolina-3273984.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116120202/http://www.sfgate.com/sports/kroichick/article/Recruiting-class-gets-a-boost-through-N-Carolina-3273984.php |archive-date=January 16, 2014 |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=San Francisco Chronicle}}</ref> Allen initially committed to the [[University of Alabama]] to play [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]], but switched his commitment to the [[University of California, Berkeley]] in order to play wide receiver and play with his half brother, [[Zach Maynard]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Okanes |first=Jonathan |date=September 3, 2010 |title=Freshman Keenan Allen will start his first game at Cal |url=https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2010/09/03/freshman-keenan-allen-will-start-his-first-game-at-cal/ |access-date=March 2, 2019 |website=East Bay Times |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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In [[track & field]], Allen was a state qualifier in the [[long jump]] (top-jump of 7.01 meters). As a senior, he competed in [[Sprint (running)|sprints]]. He took 24th in the [[400 meters|400-meter dash]] event at the 2010 PTFCA State Meet, with a time of 51.60 seconds. He also competed in the [[100 meters|100-meter dash]], recording a personal-best time of 11.2 seconds.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Draft 2013 Multi-Sport Breakdown |url=http://footballtalentadvisors.com/blog/2013/04/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810142032/http://footballtalentadvisors.com/blog/2013/04/ |archive-date=August 10, 2014 |access-date=August 31, 2016 |website=Football Talent Advisors}}</ref> In addition, he was also timed at 4.56 seconds in the [[40-yard dash]]. |
In [[track & field]], Allen was a state qualifier in the [[long jump]] (top-jump of 7.01 meters). As a senior, he competed in [[Sprint (running)|sprints]]. He took 24th in the [[400 meters|400-meter dash]] event at the 2010 PTFCA State Meet, with a time of 51.60 seconds. He also competed in the [[100 meters|100-meter dash]], recording a personal-best time of 11.2 seconds.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Draft 2013 Multi-Sport Breakdown |url=http://footballtalentadvisors.com/blog/2013/04/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810142032/http://footballtalentadvisors.com/blog/2013/04/ |archive-date=August 10, 2014 |access-date=August 31, 2016 |website=Football Talent Advisors}}</ref> In addition, he was also timed at 4.56 seconds in the [[40-yard dash]]. |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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Allen attended the [[University of California, Berkeley]], where he started at wide receiver for the [[California Golden Bears football]] team from 2010 to 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keenan Allen College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/keenan-allen-1.html |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website= |
Allen attended the [[University of California, Berkeley]], where he started at wide receiver for the [[California Golden Bears football]] team from 2010 to 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keenan Allen College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/keenan-allen-1.html |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> As a freshman in the 2010 season, he had 46 receptions for 490 yards and five touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keenan Allen 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/keenan-allen-1/gamelog/2010/ |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> As a sophomore in the 2011 season, Allen had a career-high 98 catches for 1,343 yards.<ref name="calbio">{{Cite web |title=Keenan Allen Bio |url=http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=208198850 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116102351/http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=208198850 |archive-date=January 16, 2014 |website=CalBears.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Keenan Allen 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/keenan-allen-1/gamelog/2011/ |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> As a junior in the 2012 season, he had 61 receptions for 737 yards and six touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keenan Allen 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/keenan-allen-1/gamelog/2012/ |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He left Cal after his junior season having caught a school-record 205 passes, for 2,570 yards (third in school history) and 25 touchdowns (seventh).<ref>{{Cite web |title=California Golden Bears Receiving |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/california/receiving.html |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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===College statistics=== |
===College statistics=== |
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Due to a [[posterior cruciate ligament]] (PCL) sprain he sustained during the 2012 season, Allen did not work out at the [[NFL Scouting Combine]], but did run routes at Cal's [[Pro Day]].<ref name="Jeremiah">{{Cite web |last=Jeremiah |first=Daniel |date=February 20, 2013 |title=Keenan Allen won't work out at NFL Scouting Combine |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap1000000140636/article/keenan-allen-wont-work-out-at-nfl-scouting-combine |access-date=February 20, 2013 |website=[[National Football League]]}}</ref> |
Due to a [[posterior cruciate ligament]] (PCL) sprain he sustained during the 2012 season, Allen did not work out at the [[NFL Scouting Combine]], but did run routes at Cal's [[Pro Day]].<ref name="Jeremiah">{{Cite web |last=Jeremiah |first=Daniel |date=February 20, 2013 |title=Keenan Allen won't work out at NFL Scouting Combine |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap1000000140636/article/keenan-allen-wont-work-out-at-nfl-scouting-combine |access-date=February 20, 2013 |website=[[National Football League]]}}</ref> Allen was described by draft pundits as one of the best receivers in the 2013 NFL draft, estimating that he would be picked in the latter half of the first round. |
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On April 9, 2013, Allen attended his own pro day, where he showed his route-running skills and catching abilities to numerous scouts and reporters. Due to the aforementioned PCL sprain, he was not at peak performance, leading to a 4.71-second time in the 40-yard dash. Allen noted that he was only at 80% health on the pro day. This led to a drop in his projected draft position. |
On April 9, 2013, Allen attended his own pro day, where he showed his route-running skills and catching abilities to numerous scouts and reporters. Due to the aforementioned PCL sprain, he was not at peak performance, leading to a 4.71-second time in the 40-yard dash.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=April 9, 2013 |title=Keenan Allen clocks 4.71 in 40; Mayock doesn't 'care' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/keenan-allen-clocks-4-71-in-40-mayock-doesn-t-care-0ap1000000158580 |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Allen noted that he was only at 80% health on the pro day. This led to a drop in his projected draft position. |
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===San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers=== |
===San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers=== |
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[[File:Keenan Allen.JPG|thumb|left|Allen with the Chargers during his rookie season in 2013.]] |
[[File:Keenan Allen.JPG|thumb|left|Allen with the Chargers during his rookie season in 2013.]] |
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Allen was selected in the third round, 76th overall, by the [[San Diego Chargers]] in the [[2013 NFL draft]], though the team already had solid depth at the wide receiver position.<ref name=gehlken_12262013/><ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/draft.htm |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=Pro |
Allen was selected in the third round, 76th overall, by the [[San Diego Chargers]] in the [[2013 NFL draft]], though the team already had solid depth at the wide receiver position.<ref name=gehlken_12262013/><ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/draft.htm |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was the highest selected wide receiver from Cal since [[DeSean Jackson]] in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |title=California Drafted Players/Alumni |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/california/drafted.htm |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Allen had been on General Manager [[Tom Telesco]]'s radar for a while.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Krasovic |first=Tom |date=February 20, 2015 |title=Telesco and rivals, drafting 'blue' talent |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sdut-telesco-chargers-nfl-draft-keenan-verrett-krasovic-2015feb20-story.html |access-date=March 6, 2019 |website=San Diego Union – Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2011, Telesco attended Cal's game against [[USC Trojans football|USC]] at San Francisco's [[AT&T Park]] where Allen enjoyed one of the most prolific days of his career that evening, catching a career-best 13 passes for 160 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=USC at California Box Score, October 13, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-10-13-california.html |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On May 9, 2013, Allen signed a four-year, $2.81 million contract with the Chargers, which included a $613,800 signing bonus.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keenan Allen |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/12357/keenan-allen |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=Spotrac |language=en}}</ref> |
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Allen struggled at times during training camp. Teammate and veteran tight end [[Antonio Gates]] envisioned that Allen in 2013 would play behind [[Eddie Royal]], [[Vincent Brown (wide receiver)|Vincent Brown]], [[Malcom Floyd]], and [[Danario Alexander]].<ref name="gehlken_12262013">{{Cite news |last=Gehlken |first=Michael |date=December 26, 2013 |title=Keenan Allen considered quitting NFL |work=U-T San Diego |url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/dec/26/keenan-allen-chargers-quit-nfl-rookie-of-the-year/all/?print |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140114210540/http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/dec/26/keenan-allen-chargers-quit-nfl-rookie-of-the-year/all/?print |archive-date=January 14, 2014}}</ref><ref name="norcross_01102014">{{Cite news |last=Norcross |first=Don |date=January 10, 2014 |title=Rookies make impact for Chargers |work=U-T San Diego |url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/jan/10/chargers-rookies-allen-fluker-manti/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140114210540/http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/jan/10/chargers-rookies-allen-fluker-manti/ |archive-date=January 14, 2014}}</ref> Although Alexander suffered a season-ending injury in the preseason, Allen did not participate in any offensive plays in San Diego's season opening loss to the [[Houston Texans]]. Unaccustomed to being a reserve player, he considered quitting football and returning to school to complete his degree.<ref name=gehlken_12262013/> He began receiving playing time the following week against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] when Floyd suffered a season-ending injury.<ref name=gehlken_12262013/><ref name=norcross_01102014/> On October 6, 2013, against the [[Oakland Raiders]], Allen had his first 100-yard game as an NFL receiver, having six catches for 115 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders – October 6th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201310060rai.htm |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=Pro |
Allen struggled at times during training camp. Teammate and veteran tight end [[Antonio Gates]] envisioned that Allen in 2013 would play behind [[Eddie Royal]], [[Vincent Brown (wide receiver)|Vincent Brown]], [[Malcom Floyd]], and [[Danario Alexander]].<ref name="gehlken_12262013">{{Cite news |last=Gehlken |first=Michael |date=December 26, 2013 |title=Keenan Allen considered quitting NFL |work=U-T San Diego |url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/dec/26/keenan-allen-chargers-quit-nfl-rookie-of-the-year/all/?print |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140114210540/http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/dec/26/keenan-allen-chargers-quit-nfl-rookie-of-the-year/all/?print |archive-date=January 14, 2014}}</ref><ref name="norcross_01102014">{{Cite news |last=Norcross |first=Don |date=January 10, 2014 |title=Rookies make impact for Chargers |work=U-T San Diego |url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/jan/10/chargers-rookies-allen-fluker-manti/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140114210540/http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/jan/10/chargers-rookies-allen-fluker-manti/ |archive-date=January 14, 2014}}</ref> Although Alexander suffered a season-ending injury in the preseason, Allen did not participate in any offensive plays in San Diego's season opening loss to the [[Houston Texans]]. Unaccustomed to being a reserve player, he considered quitting football and returning to school to complete his degree.<ref name=gehlken_12262013/> He began receiving playing time the following week against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] when Floyd suffered a season-ending injury.<ref name=gehlken_12262013/><ref name=norcross_01102014/> On October 6, 2013, against the [[Oakland Raiders]], Allen had his first 100-yard game as an NFL receiver, having six catches for 115 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders – October 6th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201310060rai.htm |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The next week, in a win against the [[Indianapolis Colts]] on ''[[Monday Night Football]]'', Allen recorded nine catches for 107 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Eric D. |date=October 15, 2013 |title=Keenan Allen developing into No. 1 receiver |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/san-diego-chargers/post/_/id/994/keenan-allen-developing-into-no-1-receiver |access-date=December 2, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ciarrocchi |first=Dan |date=October 15, 2013 |title=Keenan Allen Week 6 fantasy football recap |url=https://www.sbnation.com/fantasy/2013/10/15/4839718/keenan-allen-fantasy-football-recap-chargers-vs-colts |access-date=March 2, 2019 |website=SBNation.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at San Diego Chargers – October 14th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201310140sdg.htm |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 14, he broke the franchise record for receptions in a rookie season, surpassing [[LaDainian Tomlinson]], with 61 with three weeks remaining in the regular season. |
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Allen finished the season leading all NFL rookies with 71 receptions,<ref name="gehlken_01022012">{{Cite news |last=Gehlken |first=Michael |date=January 2, 2014 |title=Keenan Allen gets 4th rookie award |work=U-T San Diego |url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/Jan/02/keenan-allen-chargers-rookie-award-wide-receiver/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140114210540/http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/Jan/02/keenan-allen-chargers-rookie-award-wide-receiver/ |archive-date=January 14, 2014}}</ref> and led the team with 1,046 receiving yards—which also broke the Chargers rookie record of 1,001 set by [[John Jefferson]] in 1978.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gehlken |first=Michael |date=December 29, 2013 |title=Keenan Allen sets record during win |work=U-T San Diego |url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/dec/29/keenan-allen-chargers-chiefs/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006075724/http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/dec/29/keenan-allen-chargers-chiefs/ |archive-date=October 6, 2014}}</ref> Only five other rookies had ever had more receiving yards in league history,{{#tag:ref|[[Anquan Boldin]], [[Randy Moss]], [[Michael Clayton (American football)|Michael Clayton]], [[Terry Glenn]] and [[A. J. Green]] had more receiving yards as rookies.<ref name=iyer/>|group=lower-alpha}} while his eight touchdowns tied him for third all-time with six other rookies.<ref name=iyer/> He also set a Chargers rookie record with five 100-yard games in a season, and he tied Royal for the team lead in touchdowns.<ref name=norcross_01102014/> Four times during the season Allen was voted the [[NFL Rookie of the Week]],<ref name=gehlken_01022012/> and he was named [[Sporting News NFL Rookie of the Year|NFL Rookie of the Year]] by ''[[Sporting News]]'' over runner-up [[Eddie Lacy]].<ref name="iyer">{{Cite news |last=Iyer |first=Vinnie |date=January 28, 2014 |title=No catching him: Chargers' Keenan Allen named Sporting News' 2013 NFL Rookie of the Year |work=SportingNews.com |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-01-28/keenan-allen-sporting-news-rookie-of-the-year-2013-chargers-receiver-records-philip-rivers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202191252/http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-01-28/keenan-allen-sporting-news-rookie-of-the-year-2013-chargers-receiver-records-philip-rivers |archive-date=February 2, 2014}}</ref> While the [[Pro Football Writers Association]] (PFWA) named running back Lacy their 2013 Rookie of the Year, they also named Allen their [[PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year|Offensive Rookie of the Year]].<ref name="Demovsky">{{Cite news |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=January 14, 2014 |title=Lacy is PFWA's top rookie; AP award next? |work=ESPN.com |url= |
Allen finished the season leading all NFL rookies with 71 receptions,<ref name="gehlken_01022012">{{Cite news |last=Gehlken |first=Michael |date=January 2, 2014 |title=Keenan Allen gets 4th rookie award |work=U-T San Diego |url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/Jan/02/keenan-allen-chargers-rookie-award-wide-receiver/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140114210540/http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/Jan/02/keenan-allen-chargers-rookie-award-wide-receiver/ |archive-date=January 14, 2014}}</ref> and led the team with 1,046 receiving yards—which also broke the Chargers rookie record of 1,001 set by [[John Jefferson (American football)|John Jefferson]] in 1978.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gehlken |first=Michael |date=December 29, 2013 |title=Keenan Allen sets record during win |work=U-T San Diego |url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/dec/29/keenan-allen-chargers-chiefs/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006075724/http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/dec/29/keenan-allen-chargers-chiefs/ |archive-date=October 6, 2014}}</ref> Only five other rookies had ever had more receiving yards in league history,{{#tag:ref|[[Anquan Boldin]], [[Randy Moss]], [[Michael Clayton (American football)|Michael Clayton]], [[Terry Glenn]] and [[A. J. Green]] had more receiving yards as rookies.<ref name=iyer/>|group=lower-alpha}} while his eight touchdowns tied him for third all-time with six other rookies.<ref name=iyer/> He also set a Chargers rookie record with five 100-yard games in a season, and he tied Royal for the team lead in touchdowns.<ref name=norcross_01102014/> Four times during the season Allen was voted the [[NFL Rookie of the Week]],<ref name=gehlken_01022012/> and he was named [[Sporting News NFL Rookie of the Year|NFL Rookie of the Year]] by ''[[Sporting News]]'' over runner-up [[Eddie Lacy]].<ref name="iyer">{{Cite news |last=Iyer |first=Vinnie |date=January 28, 2014 |title=No catching him: Chargers' Keenan Allen named Sporting News' 2013 NFL Rookie of the Year |work=SportingNews.com |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-01-28/keenan-allen-sporting-news-rookie-of-the-year-2013-chargers-receiver-records-philip-rivers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202191252/http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-01-28/keenan-allen-sporting-news-rookie-of-the-year-2013-chargers-receiver-records-philip-rivers |archive-date=February 2, 2014}}</ref> While the [[Pro Football Writers Association]] (PFWA) named running back Lacy their 2013 Rookie of the Year, they also named Allen their [[PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year|Offensive Rookie of the Year]].<ref name="Demovsky">{{Cite news |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=January 14, 2014 |title=Lacy is PFWA's top rookie; AP award next? |work=ESPN.com |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/6534/lacy-is-pfwas-top-rookie-ap-award-next |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116090424/http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/6534/lacy-is-pfwas-top-rookie-ap-award-next |archive-date=January 16, 2014}}</ref> Allen was runner-up to Lacy for the [[AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year|Offensive Rookie of the Year]] by the [[Associated Press]] (AP),<ref>{{Cite news |last=Williams |first=Eric D. |date=February 1, 2014 |title=Allen snubbed for offensive rookie award |work=ESPN.com |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/65664/allen-snubbed-for-offensive-rookie-award |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203085155/http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/65664/allen-snubbed-for-offensive-rookie-award |archive-date=February 3, 2014}}</ref> considered by the NFL to be its official award.<ref name="Demovsky" /> In a vote by fans, Allen was named [[Pepsi NEXT NFL Rookie of the Year]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gehlken |first=Michael |date=February 1, 2014 |title=Fans vote Keenan Allen top NFL rookie |work=U-T San Diego |url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/feb/01/keenan-allen-chargers-rookie-year-nfl/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140403095734/http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/feb/01/keenan-allen-chargers-rookie-year-nfl/ |archive-date=April 3, 2014}}</ref> Many experts came to view Allen's being drafted in the third round as a steal by San Diego;<ref>{{Cite news |last=Williamson |first=Bill |date=April 26, 2013 |title=Keenan Allen is big score for Telesco |work=ESPN.com |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/76406/keenan-allen-is-big-score-for-telesco |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116101230/http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/76406/keenan-allen-is-big-score-for-telesco |archive-date=January 16, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Burke |first=Chris |date=December 19, 2013 |title=The All-22: Keenan Allen's remarkable rookie season in San Diego |work=SI.com |url=http://nfl.si.com/2013/12/19/keenan-allen-breakdown-san-diego-chargers/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140127010546/http://nfl.si.com/2013/12/19/keenan-allen-breakdown-san-diego-chargers/ |archive-date=January 27, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Tafur |first=Vic |date=December 12, 2013 |title=Cal alum Keenan Allen looks to be NFL's top offensive rookie |work=San Francisco Chronicle |url=http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Cal-alum-Keenan-Allen-looks-to-be-NFL-s-top-5060461.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116120836/http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Cal-alum-Keenan-Allen-looks-to-be-NFL-s-top-5060461.php |archive-date=January 16, 2014}}</ref> seven other wide receivers were taken before him.<ref name=iyer/> [[ESPN]] wrote in December that "Allen has performed like a first-round talent."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Williams |first=Eric D. |title=WR Allen performing as first-round talent |work=ESPN.com |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/san-diego-chargers/post/_/id/2548/keenan-allen-performing-as-first-round-talent |url-status=live |access-date=January 15, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116134401/http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blogname=san-diego-chargers&id=2548&src=desktop&wjb |archive-date=January 16, 2014}}</ref> The Chargers qualified for the [[2013–14 NFL playoffs|playoffs that season]]. In the [[2013–14 NFL playoffs#AFC: San Diego Chargers 27, Cincinnati Bengals 10|Wild Card Round]], they defeated the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] by a score of 27–10.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – San Diego Chargers at Cincinnati Bengals – January 5th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401050cin.htm |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> They advanced to the [[2013–14 NFL playoffs#AFC: Denver Broncos 24, San Diego Chargers 17|Divisional Round]], when Allen caught two touchdowns during a comeback attempt in the fourth quarter of a 24–17 loss to the [[Denver Broncos]]. He finished with six receptions for 142 yards, becoming just the second rookie in NFL history to gain 100 receiving yards and score two touchdowns in a playoff game.<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 13, 2014 |title=Keenan Allen's stellar rookie season ends in playoff defeat |work=News & Record |agency=Associated Press |url=http://www.news-record.com/news/local_news/article_b809041a-7c55-11e3-8910-0019bb30f31a.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140114090152/http://www.news-record.com/news/local_news/article_b809041a-7c55-11e3-8910-0019bb30f31a.html |archive-date=January 14, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – San Diego Chargers at Denver Broncos – January 12th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401120den.htm |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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[[File:Antonio Cromartie, Keenan Allen 2014.jpg|thumb|Allen (right) against Antonio Cromartie (left) in 2014.]] |
[[File:Antonio Cromartie, Keenan Allen 2014.jpg|thumb|Allen (right) against Antonio Cromartie (left) in 2014.]] |
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In Week 4 of the 2014 season, Allen established a career-high of 10 receptions for 135 yards in a 33–14 win over the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]].<ref name="adams_09282014">{{Cite news |last=Adams |first=Todd |date=September 28, 2014 |title=Chargers settle down, subdue Jaguars |work=U-T San Diego |url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/sep/28/san-diego-chargers-jacksonville-jaguars/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008103424/http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/sep/28/san-diego-chargers-jacksonville-jaguars/ |archive-date=October 8, 2014}}</ref> During Week 12 against the [[Baltimore Ravens]], he recorded two touchdowns and 121 receiving yards contributing to the Chargers win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Diego Chargers at Baltimore Ravens – November 30th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411300rav.htm |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=Pro |
In Week 4 of the 2014 season, Allen established a career-high of 10 receptions for 135 yards in a 33–14 win over the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]].<ref name="adams_09282014">{{Cite news |last=Adams |first=Todd |date=September 28, 2014 |title=Chargers settle down, subdue Jaguars |work=U-T San Diego |url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/sep/28/san-diego-chargers-jacksonville-jaguars/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008103424/http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/sep/28/san-diego-chargers-jacksonville-jaguars/ |archive-date=October 8, 2014}}</ref> During Week 12 against the [[Baltimore Ravens]], he recorded two touchdowns and 121 receiving yards contributing to the Chargers win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Diego Chargers at Baltimore Ravens – November 30th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411300rav.htm |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He missed the last two games of the season after suffering a broken right collarbone against the Broncos in Week 15.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gehlken |first=Michael |date=December 16, 2014 |title=Keenan Allen has broken collarbone |work=U-T San Diego |url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/dec/16/chargers-keenan-allen-broken-collarbone-ankle/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228102124/http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/dec/16/chargers-keenan-allen-broken-collarbone-ankle/ |archive-date=December 28, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Acee |first=Kevin |date=December 28, 2014 |title=In the end, Chargers didn't have enough |work=U-T San Diego |url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/dec/28/chargers-chiefs-not-enough-playoffs-acee/all/?print |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141230111219/http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/dec/28/chargers-chiefs-not-enough-playoffs-acee/all/?print |archive-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref> He finished the season with 77 receptions for 783 yards and four touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keenan Allen 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AlleKe00/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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In the season-opening 33–28 victory over the [[Detroit Lions]], Allen had 15 receptions for 166 yards, tying [[Kellen Winslow]]'s franchise record for most receptions in a game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at San Diego Chargers – September 13th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509130sdg.htm |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=Pro |
In the season-opening 33–28 victory over the [[Detroit Lions]], Allen had 15 receptions for 166 yards, tying [[Kellen Winslow]]'s franchise record for most receptions in a game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at San Diego Chargers – September 13th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509130sdg.htm |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The next week, Allen struggled all game to get open, finishing with two receptions for 16 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Diego Chargers at Cincinnati Bengals – September 20th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509200cin.htm |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> However, the following week Allen caught both of the Chargers touchdowns and had 12 receptions for 133 yards in a losing attempt against the [[Minnesota Vikings]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Diego Chargers at Minnesota Vikings – September 27th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509270min.htm |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Against the [[Cleveland Browns]], Allen had four receptions for 72 yards and a diving touchdown grab.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at San Diego Chargers – October 4th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510040sdg.htm |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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On November 3, the Chargers announced that Allen would miss the rest of the season after suffering a kidney injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stites |first=Adam |date=November 3, 2015 |title=Chargers WR Keenan Allen will miss rest of 2015 with lacerated kidney |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/11/2/9660262/keenan-allen-san-diego-chargers-injury-kidney |access-date=September 22, 2019 |website=SBNation.com}}</ref> Overall, he finished the 2015 season with 67 receptions for 725 receiving yards and four touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keenan Allen 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AlleKe00/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=Pro |
On November 3, the Chargers announced that Allen would miss the rest of the season after suffering a kidney injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stites |first=Adam |date=November 3, 2015 |title=Chargers WR Keenan Allen will miss rest of 2015 with lacerated kidney |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/11/2/9660262/keenan-allen-san-diego-chargers-injury-kidney |access-date=September 22, 2019 |website=SBNation.com}}</ref> Overall, he finished the 2015 season with 67 receptions for 725 receiving yards and four touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keenan Allen 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AlleKe00/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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On June 10, 2016, Allen agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension with the Chargers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Knoblauch |first=Austin |date=June 10, 2016 |title=Keenan Allen, Chargers agree on four-year extension |url= |
On June 10, 2016, Allen agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension with the Chargers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Knoblauch |first=Austin |date=June 10, 2016 |title=Keenan Allen, Chargers agree on four-year extension |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/keenan-allen-chargers-agree-on-four-year-extension-0ap3000000668666 |access-date=June 12, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In the 2016 season opener against the [[Kansas City Chiefs]], Allen was down on the field in pain with less than two minutes to go in the first half, and was carted off the field. He was diagnosed with an [[anterior cruciate ligament]] (ACL) tear and missed the rest of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Henne |first=Ricky |date=September 12, 2016 |title=Keenan Allen Officially Out for Season; Joey Bosa Activated |url=http://www.chargers.com/news/2016/09/12/keenan-allen-officially-out-season-joey-bosa-activated |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=Chargers.com |archive-date=October 21, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021170456/http://www.chargers.com/news/2016/09/12/keenan-allen-officially-out-season-joey-bosa-activated |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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On September 11, 2017, in the season opener against the Broncos on ''Monday Night Football'', Allen returned from his injury and had five receptions for 35 yards and a touchdown in the 24–21 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos – September 11th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709110den.htm |access-date=October 7, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> In Week 2, against the [[Miami Dolphins]], Allen had nine receptions for 100 yards for his 13th career game with at least 100 yards and the first such since Week 6 of the 2015 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Chargers – September 17th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709170sdg.htm |access-date=October 28, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> In Week 11, in a 54–24 victory over the [[Buffalo Bills]], he had 12 receptions for 159 receiving yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Chargers – November 19th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711190sdg.htm |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=Pro |
On September 11, 2017, in the season opener against the Broncos on ''Monday Night Football'', Allen returned from his injury and had five receptions for 35 yards and a touchdown in the 24–21 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos – September 11th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709110den.htm |access-date=October 7, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> In Week 2, against the [[Miami Dolphins]], Allen had nine receptions for 100 yards for his 13th career game with at least 100 yards and the first such since Week 6 of the 2015 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Chargers – September 17th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709170sdg.htm |access-date=October 28, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> In Week 11, in a 54–24 victory over the [[Buffalo Bills]], he had 12 receptions for 159 receiving yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Chargers – November 19th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711190sdg.htm |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On Thanksgiving Day, during Week 12 against the [[Dallas Cowboys]], Allen finished with 172 receiving yards and a touchdown as the Chargers won 28–6.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Chargers at Dallas Cowboys – November 23rd, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711230dal.htm |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 13, Allen became the first player in NFL history to record three consecutive games of 10+ catches, 100+ receiving yards, and at least one touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |date=December 4, 2017 |title=Keenan Allen makes history |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/12/04/keenan-allen-makes-history/ |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com}}</ref> On December 19, 2017, Allen was named to his first Pro Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 22, 2018 |title=Updated player rosters for 2018 Pro Bowl in Orlando |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/updated-player-rosters-for-2018-pro-bowl-in-orlando-0ap3000000895772 |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Allen finished the season, his first where he played 16 regular season games, with 102 receptions for 1,393 yards and six touchdowns. His 102 receptions finished fourth in the league. He passed [[LaDainian Tomlinson]] (100) for the most in a season in Chargers history. His 1,393 receiving yards finished third in the league behind [[Antonio Brown]] and [[Julio Jones]] and were second most in a season in Chargers history behind [[Lance Alworth]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keenan Allen 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AlleKe00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was named the [[NFL Comeback Player of the Year]] after an impressive 2017 season coming back from a torn ACL in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=February 3, 2018 |title=Keenan Allen named NFL Comeback Player of Year |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000913889/article/keenan-allen-named-nfls-2017-comeback-player-of-year |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204124219/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000913889/article/keenan-allen-named-nfls-2017-comeback-player-of-year |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 4, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He was ranked 41st by his peers on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2018]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2018-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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Allen started off the season with eight receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown against the Chiefs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers – September 9th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201809090sdg.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=Pro |
Allen started off the season with eight receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown against the Chiefs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers – September 9th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201809090sdg.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On November 4, against the [[Seattle Seahawks]], he had six receptions for 124 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Chargers at Seattle Seahawks – November 4th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201811040sea.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Following the Seahawks game, he went on a stretch of five consecutive games with a receiving touchdown. His best game in that stretch was a 14-catch, 148-yard game against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Chargers at Pittsburgh Steelers – December 2nd, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201812020pit.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Overall, he finished the 2018 season with 97 receptions for 1,196 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keenan Allen 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AlleKe00.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2018–19 NFL playoffs#AFC: Los Angeles Chargers 23, Baltimore Ravens 17|Wild Card Round]], he had four receptions for 37 yards in the 23–17 win over the Ravens.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Los Angeles Chargers at Baltimore Ravens – January 6th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901060rav.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2018–19 NFL playoffs#AFC: New England Patriots 41, Los Angeles Chargers 28|Divisional Round]] loss to the [[New England Patriots]], he had two receptions for 75 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots – January 13th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901130nwe.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He earned a second Pro Bowl nomination.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/probowl.htm |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was ranked 38th by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2019]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2019-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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[[File:Allen Landry and Tannehill.png|thumb|Allen with [[Jarvis Landry]] and [[Ryan Tannehill]] at the [[2020 Pro Bowl]].]] |
[[File:Allen Landry and Tannehill.png|thumb|Allen with [[Jarvis Landry]] and [[Ryan Tannehill]] at the [[2020 Pro Bowl]].]] |
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In the season-opener against the Colts, Allen caught eight passes for 123 yards and his first touchdown of the season in the 30–24 overtime win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 8, 2019 |title=Ekeler scores 3 TDs in Chargers 30–24 OT win over Colts |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127972 |access-date=September 8, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Two weeks later against the Texans, Allen caught 13 passes for 183 yards and two touchdowns as the Chargers lost 27–20.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 22, 2019 |title=Watson, Watt lead way as Texans outlast Chargers, 27–20 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127970 |access-date=September 22, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> He finished the season with a franchise record 104 catches for 1,199 yards and six touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keenan Allen 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AlleKe00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=January 30, 2020 |website=Pro |
In the season-opener against the Colts, Allen caught eight passes for 123 yards and his first touchdown of the season in the 30–24 overtime win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 8, 2019 |title=Ekeler scores 3 TDs in Chargers 30–24 OT win over Colts |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127972 |access-date=September 8, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Two weeks later against the Texans, Allen caught 13 passes for 183 yards and two touchdowns as the Chargers lost 27–20.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 22, 2019 |title=Watson, Watt lead way as Texans outlast Chargers, 27–20 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127970 |access-date=September 22, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> He finished the season with a franchise record 104 catches for 1,199 yards and six touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keenan Allen 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AlleKe00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=January 30, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He earned a Pro Bowl nomination for the third consecutive season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/probowl.htm |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was ranked 77th by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2020]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2020-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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On September 5, 2020, Allen signed a four-year, $80.1 million contract extension with the Chargers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=September 5, 2020 |title=Keenan Allen, Chargers agree to four-year contract extension |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/keenan-allen-chargers-agree-to-four-year-contract-extension |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In Week 3, he recorded 13 receptions for 132 receiving yards and one touchdown in the 21–16 loss to the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Los Angeles Chargers – September 27th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009270sdg.htm |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=Pro |
On September 5, 2020, Allen signed a four-year, $80.1 million contract extension with the Chargers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=September 5, 2020 |title=Keenan Allen, Chargers agree to four-year contract extension |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/keenan-allen-chargers-agree-to-four-year-contract-extension |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In Week 3, he recorded 13 receptions for 132 receiving yards and one touchdown in the 21–16 loss to the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Los Angeles Chargers – September 27th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009270sdg.htm |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 7 against the Jaguars, he had ten receptions for 125 yards in the 39–29 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at Los Angeles Chargers – October 25th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010250sdg.htm |access-date=October 30, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 9 against the [[Las Vegas Raiders]], Allen recorded 9 catches for 103 yards and a touchdown during the 31–26 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers – November 8th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011080sdg.htm |access-date=November 13, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 11 against the [[New York Jets]], Allen recorded 16 catches for 145 yards and a touchdown during the 34–28 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Los Angeles Chargers – November 22nd, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011220sdg.htm |access-date=November 28, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was placed on the reserve/[[COVID-19]] list by the Chargers on December 31, 2020,<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1344766837209268229 |user=Chargers |title=we have also placed Keenan Allen on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. |date=December 31, 2020 |access-date=February 11, 2021}}</ref> and activated on January 7, 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 7, 2021 |title=Chargers' Keenan Allen: Returns from COVID list |work=CBSSports.com |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/chargers-keenan-allen-returns-from-covid-list/ |access-date=February 11, 2021}}</ref> He earned a Pro Bowl nomination for the fourth consecutive season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2020/probowl.htm |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was ranked 55th by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2021]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2021-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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[[File:Washington Football Team vs. Baltimore Ravens, August 27, 2021 D50 8008 (51460571966).jpg|thumb|Allen with the [[Los Angeles Chargers]] in 2021.]] |
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In the 2021 season, Allen finished with 106 receptions for 1,128 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. He had four games with at least 100 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keenan Allen 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AlleKe00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=Pro |
In the 2021 season, Allen finished with 106 receptions for 1,128 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. He had four games with at least 100 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keenan Allen 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AlleKe00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He earned a Pro Bowl nomination for the fifth consecutive season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2021/probowl.htm |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was ranked 35th by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2022]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2022-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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During the 2022 season, Allen caught 66 passes for 752 yards and four touchdowns. He had two games on the season going over 100 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keenan Allen 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AlleKe00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=June 1, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> |
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During Week 2 against the [[Tennessee Titans]], Allen had eight receptions for 111 yards and two touchdowns as the Chargers lost 24–27 in overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chargers 24–27 Titans (Sep 17, 2023) Final Score |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/401547414 |access-date=September 30, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en}}</ref> During Week 3 against the [[Minnesota Vikings]], Allen finished with 18 receptions for 215 receiving yards and completed one pass to wide receiver [[Mike Williams (wide receiver, born 1994)|Mike Williams]] for a 49-yard touchdown as the Chargers won 28–24.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chargers 28–24 Vikings (Sep 24, 2023) Final Score |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/401547436 |access-date=September 30, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en}}</ref> He became the only player in NFL history to have three games with at least 15 receptions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Navarro |first=Omar |date=September 28, 2023 |title=Setting New Heights: Why Keenan Allen is Playing His Best Football Ever |url=https://www.chargers.com/news/keenan-allen-stats-chargers-wide-receiver-raiders |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=Chargers.com |language=en-US}}</ref> In addition, he became the first player in NFL history to record at least 15 receptions and throw a passing touchdown in the same game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rhim |first=Kris |date=September 24, 2023 |title=Chargers' Keenan Allen makes amends, tosses TD in record day |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/chargers-keenan-allen-makes-amends-tosses-td-record/story?id=103454740 |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=ABC News |language=en}}</ref> In Week 10, a loss to the Lions, he had 11 receptions for 175 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Chargers – November 12th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202311120sdg.htm |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=Pro |
During Week 2 against the [[Tennessee Titans]], Allen had eight receptions for 111 yards and two touchdowns as the Chargers lost 24–27 in overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chargers 24–27 Titans (Sep 17, 2023) Final Score |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/401547414 |access-date=September 30, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en}}</ref> During Week 3 against the [[Minnesota Vikings]], Allen finished with 18 receptions for 215 receiving yards and completed one pass to wide receiver [[Mike Williams (wide receiver, born 1994)|Mike Williams]] for a 49-yard touchdown as the Chargers won 28–24.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chargers 28–24 Vikings (Sep 24, 2023) Final Score |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/401547436 |access-date=September 30, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en}}</ref> He became the only player in NFL history to have three games with at least 15 receptions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Navarro |first=Omar |date=September 28, 2023 |title=Setting New Heights: Why Keenan Allen is Playing His Best Football Ever |url=https://www.chargers.com/news/keenan-allen-stats-chargers-wide-receiver-raiders |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=Chargers.com |language=en-US}}</ref> In addition, he became the first player in NFL history to record at least 15 receptions and throw a passing touchdown in the same game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rhim |first=Kris |date=September 24, 2023 |title=Chargers' Keenan Allen makes amends, tosses TD in record day |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/chargers-keenan-allen-makes-amends-tosses-td-record/story?id=103454740 |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=ABC News |language=en}}</ref> In Week 10, a loss to the Lions, he had 11 receptions for 175 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Chargers – November 12th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202311120sdg.htm |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He finished the 2023 season with 108 receptions for 1,243 yards and seven touchdowns in 13 games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keenan Allen 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AlleKe00/gamelog/2023/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He earned his sixth Pro Bowl nomination.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2023/probowl.htm |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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In 2023, Allen competed in [[The Masked Singer (American TV series) season 9|season nine]] of ''[[The Masked Singer (American TV series)|The Masked Singer]]'' as "Gargoyle".<ref>{{Cite |
In 2023, Allen competed in [[The Masked Singer (American TV series) season 9|season nine]] of ''[[The Masked Singer (American TV series)|The Masked Singer]]'' as "Gargoyle".<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Curtis |first=Jake |date=June 8, 2023 |title=Keenan Allen Wows Audience as The Masked Singer |url=https://www.si.com/college/cal/news/keenan-allen-on-masked-singer |access-date=February 18, 2024 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}</ref> After being saved by [[Jenny McCarthy]] ringing the Ding Dong Keep It On Bell on "DC Superheroes Night", he was eliminated during the "Battle of the Saved" alongside [[Lou Diamond Phillips]] as "Mantis".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thiry |first=Lindsey |date=June 29, 2023 |title='I was so scared': Chargers wideout Keenan Allen on 'The Masked Singer' appearance |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37922919/los-angeles-chargers-wide-receiver-keenan-allen-talks-masked-singer-appearance |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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Allen is childhood friend of former [[cornerback]] [[David Amerson]], who was selected in the [[2013 NFL draft]] by the [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Boyer |first=Zac |date=November 1, 2013 |title=Childhood friends David Amerson, Keenan Allen look forward to Sunday |work=WashingtonTimes.com |url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2013/nov/1/childhood-friends-david-amerson-keenan-allen-look-/ |url-status=dead |access-date=November 11, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110230330/http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2013/nov/1/childhood-friends-david-amerson-keenan-allen-look-/ |archive-date=November 10, 2013}}</ref> |
Allen is childhood friend of former [[cornerback]] [[David Amerson]], who was selected in the [[2013 NFL draft]] by the [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Boyer |first=Zac |date=November 1, 2013 |title=Childhood friends David Amerson, Keenan Allen look forward to Sunday |work=WashingtonTimes.com |url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2013/nov/1/childhood-friends-david-amerson-keenan-allen-look-/ |url-status=dead |access-date=November 11, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110230330/http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2013/nov/1/childhood-friends-david-amerson-keenan-allen-look-/ |archive-date=November 10, 2013}}</ref> |
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Keenan Alexander Allen (born April 27, 1992) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Golden Bears before leaving after his junior year. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft.
Allen won multiple rookie honors after setting Chargers' records for receptions and receiving yards by a rookie. In 2017, he was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year. In 11 seasons with the Chargers, Allen was a six-time Pro Bowler and is one of two players in franchise history to accumulate more than 10,000 career receiving yards.
Early life
[edit]Allen is one of a handful of modern NFL players with a Native American background. He is a member of the state-recognized Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.[1]
Allen attended Grimsley Senior High School and then Northern Guilford High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he played football, basketball, and ran track.[2] In football, he was a standout on both sides of the ball for the Nighthawks football team. He was a 2009 high school All-American, selected by USA Today and Parade, and also played in U.S. Army All-American Bowl, returning one punt for 33 yards as well as one kickoff also for 33 yards.
Allen was regarded as a five-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com,[3] and was widely considered the top defensive back in the nation.[4] Allen initially committed to the University of Alabama to play safety, but switched his commitment to the University of California, Berkeley in order to play wide receiver and play with his half brother, Zach Maynard.[5]
In track & field, Allen was a state qualifier in the long jump (top-jump of 7.01 meters). As a senior, he competed in sprints. He took 24th in the 400-meter dash event at the 2010 PTFCA State Meet, with a time of 51.60 seconds. He also competed in the 100-meter dash, recording a personal-best time of 11.2 seconds.[6] In addition, he was also timed at 4.56 seconds in the 40-yard dash.
College career
[edit]Allen attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he started at wide receiver for the California Golden Bears football team from 2010 to 2012.[7] As a freshman in the 2010 season, he had 46 receptions for 490 yards and five touchdowns.[8] As a sophomore in the 2011 season, Allen had a career-high 98 catches for 1,343 yards.[9][10] As a junior in the 2012 season, he had 61 receptions for 737 yards and six touchdowns.[11] He left Cal after his junior season having caught a school-record 205 passes, for 2,570 yards (third in school history) and 25 touchdowns (seventh).[12]
College statistics
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| 2010 | 11 | 46 | 490 | 10.7 | 5 | 18 | 136 | 7.6 | 1 | |||
| 2011 | 13 | 98 | 1,343 | 13.7 | 6 | 9 | 55 | 6.1 | 0 | |||
| 2012 | 9 | 61 | 737 | 12.1 | 6 | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 1 | |||
| Career | 33 | 205 | 2,570 | 12.5 | 17 | 30 | 230 | 7.7 | 2 | |||
Professional career
[edit]Pre-draft
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Due to a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) sprain he sustained during the 2012 season, Allen did not work out at the NFL Scouting Combine, but did run routes at Cal's Pro Day.[14] Allen was described by draft pundits as one of the best receivers in the 2013 NFL draft, estimating that he would be picked in the latter half of the first round.
On April 9, 2013, Allen attended his own pro day, where he showed his route-running skills and catching abilities to numerous scouts and reporters. Due to the aforementioned PCL sprain, he was not at peak performance, leading to a 4.71-second time in the 40-yard dash.[15] Allen noted that he was only at 80% health on the pro day. This led to a drop in his projected draft position.
San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers
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Allen was selected in the third round, 76th overall, by the San Diego Chargers in the 2013 NFL draft, though the team already had solid depth at the wide receiver position.[16][17] He was the highest selected wide receiver from Cal since DeSean Jackson in 2008.[18] Allen had been on General Manager Tom Telesco's radar for a while.[19] In 2011, Telesco attended Cal's game against USC at San Francisco's AT&T Park where Allen enjoyed one of the most prolific days of his career that evening, catching a career-best 13 passes for 160 yards.[20] On May 9, 2013, Allen signed a four-year, $2.81 million contract with the Chargers, which included a $613,800 signing bonus.[21]
Allen struggled at times during training camp. Teammate and veteran tight end Antonio Gates envisioned that Allen in 2013 would play behind Eddie Royal, Vincent Brown, Malcom Floyd, and Danario Alexander.[16][22] Although Alexander suffered a season-ending injury in the preseason, Allen did not participate in any offensive plays in San Diego's season opening loss to the Houston Texans. Unaccustomed to being a reserve player, he considered quitting football and returning to school to complete his degree.[16] He began receiving playing time the following week against the Philadelphia Eagles when Floyd suffered a season-ending injury.[16][22] On October 6, 2013, against the Oakland Raiders, Allen had his first 100-yard game as an NFL receiver, having six catches for 115 yards and a touchdown.[23] The next week, in a win against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football, Allen recorded nine catches for 107 yards and a touchdown.[24][25][26] In Week 14, he broke the franchise record for receptions in a rookie season, surpassing LaDainian Tomlinson, with 61 with three weeks remaining in the regular season.
Allen finished the season leading all NFL rookies with 71 receptions,[27] and led the team with 1,046 receiving yards—which also broke the Chargers rookie record of 1,001 set by John Jefferson in 1978.[28] Only five other rookies had ever had more receiving yards in league history,[a] while his eight touchdowns tied him for third all-time with six other rookies.[29] He also set a Chargers rookie record with five 100-yard games in a season, and he tied Royal for the team lead in touchdowns.[22] Four times during the season Allen was voted the NFL Rookie of the Week,[27] and he was named NFL Rookie of the Year by Sporting News over runner-up Eddie Lacy.[29] While the Pro Football Writers Association (PFWA) named running back Lacy their 2013 Rookie of the Year, they also named Allen their Offensive Rookie of the Year.[30] Allen was runner-up to Lacy for the Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press (AP),[31] considered by the NFL to be its official award.[30] In a vote by fans, Allen was named Pepsi NEXT NFL Rookie of the Year.[32] Many experts came to view Allen's being drafted in the third round as a steal by San Diego;[33][34][35] seven other wide receivers were taken before him.[29] ESPN wrote in December that "Allen has performed like a first-round talent."[36] The Chargers qualified for the playoffs that season. In the Wild Card Round, they defeated the Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 27–10.[37] They advanced to the Divisional Round, when Allen caught two touchdowns during a comeback attempt in the fourth quarter of a 24–17 loss to the Denver Broncos. He finished with six receptions for 142 yards, becoming just the second rookie in NFL history to gain 100 receiving yards and score two touchdowns in a playoff game.[38][39]
2014
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In Week 4 of the 2014 season, Allen established a career-high of 10 receptions for 135 yards in a 33–14 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.[40] During Week 12 against the Baltimore Ravens, he recorded two touchdowns and 121 receiving yards contributing to the Chargers win.[41] He missed the last two games of the season after suffering a broken right collarbone against the Broncos in Week 15.[42][43] He finished the season with 77 receptions for 783 yards and four touchdowns.[44]
2015
[edit]In the season-opening 33–28 victory over the Detroit Lions, Allen had 15 receptions for 166 yards, tying Kellen Winslow's franchise record for most receptions in a game.[45] The next week, Allen struggled all game to get open, finishing with two receptions for 16 yards.[46] However, the following week Allen caught both of the Chargers touchdowns and had 12 receptions for 133 yards in a losing attempt against the Minnesota Vikings.[47] Against the Cleveland Browns, Allen had four receptions for 72 yards and a diving touchdown grab.[48]
On November 3, the Chargers announced that Allen would miss the rest of the season after suffering a kidney injury.[49] Overall, he finished the 2015 season with 67 receptions for 725 receiving yards and four touchdowns.[50]
2016
[edit]On June 10, 2016, Allen agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension with the Chargers.[51] In the 2016 season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, Allen was down on the field in pain with less than two minutes to go in the first half, and was carted off the field. He was diagnosed with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear and missed the rest of the season.[52]
2017: Comeback Player of the Year
[edit]On September 11, 2017, in the season opener against the Broncos on Monday Night Football, Allen returned from his injury and had five receptions for 35 yards and a touchdown in the 24–21 loss.[53] In Week 2, against the Miami Dolphins, Allen had nine receptions for 100 yards for his 13th career game with at least 100 yards and the first such since Week 6 of the 2015 season.[54] In Week 11, in a 54–24 victory over the Buffalo Bills, he had 12 receptions for 159 receiving yards and two touchdowns.[55] On Thanksgiving Day, during Week 12 against the Dallas Cowboys, Allen finished with 172 receiving yards and a touchdown as the Chargers won 28–6.[56] In Week 13, Allen became the first player in NFL history to record three consecutive games of 10+ catches, 100+ receiving yards, and at least one touchdown.[57] On December 19, 2017, Allen was named to his first Pro Bowl.[58] Allen finished the season, his first where he played 16 regular season games, with 102 receptions for 1,393 yards and six touchdowns. His 102 receptions finished fourth in the league. He passed LaDainian Tomlinson (100) for the most in a season in Chargers history. His 1,393 receiving yards finished third in the league behind Antonio Brown and Julio Jones and were second most in a season in Chargers history behind Lance Alworth.[59] He was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year after an impressive 2017 season coming back from a torn ACL in 2016.[60] He was ranked 41st by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.[61]
2018
[edit]Allen started off the season with eight receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown against the Chiefs.[62] On November 4, against the Seattle Seahawks, he had six receptions for 124 yards.[63] Following the Seahawks game, he went on a stretch of five consecutive games with a receiving touchdown. His best game in that stretch was a 14-catch, 148-yard game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.[64] Overall, he finished the 2018 season with 97 receptions for 1,196 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.[65] In the Wild Card Round, he had four receptions for 37 yards in the 23–17 win over the Ravens.[66] In the Divisional Round loss to the New England Patriots, he had two receptions for 75 yards and a touchdown.[67] He earned a second Pro Bowl nomination.[68] He was ranked 38th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.[69]
2019
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In the season-opener against the Colts, Allen caught eight passes for 123 yards and his first touchdown of the season in the 30–24 overtime win.[70] Two weeks later against the Texans, Allen caught 13 passes for 183 yards and two touchdowns as the Chargers lost 27–20.[71] He finished the season with a franchise record 104 catches for 1,199 yards and six touchdowns.[72] He earned a Pro Bowl nomination for the third consecutive season.[73] He was ranked 77th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.[74]
2020
[edit]On September 5, 2020, Allen signed a four-year, $80.1 million contract extension with the Chargers.[75] In Week 3, he recorded 13 receptions for 132 receiving yards and one touchdown in the 21–16 loss to the Carolina Panthers.[76] In Week 7 against the Jaguars, he had ten receptions for 125 yards in the 39–29 victory.[77] In Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders, Allen recorded 9 catches for 103 yards and a touchdown during the 31–26 loss.[78] In Week 11 against the New York Jets, Allen recorded 16 catches for 145 yards and a touchdown during the 34–28 win.[79] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Chargers on December 31, 2020,[80] and activated on January 7, 2021.[81] He earned a Pro Bowl nomination for the fourth consecutive season.[82] He was ranked 55th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021.[83]
2021
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In the 2021 season, Allen finished with 106 receptions for 1,128 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. He had four games with at least 100 receiving yards.[84] He earned a Pro Bowl nomination for the fifth consecutive season.[85] He was ranked 35th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.[86]
2022
[edit]During the 2022 season, Allen caught 66 passes for 752 yards and four touchdowns. He had two games on the season going over 100 yards.[87]
2023
[edit]During Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans, Allen had eight receptions for 111 yards and two touchdowns as the Chargers lost 24–27 in overtime.[88] During Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings, Allen finished with 18 receptions for 215 receiving yards and completed one pass to wide receiver Mike Williams for a 49-yard touchdown as the Chargers won 28–24.[89] He became the only player in NFL history to have three games with at least 15 receptions.[90] In addition, he became the first player in NFL history to record at least 15 receptions and throw a passing touchdown in the same game.[91] In Week 10, a loss to the Lions, he had 11 receptions for 175 yards and two touchdowns.[92] He finished the 2023 season with 108 receptions for 1,243 yards and seven touchdowns in 13 games.[93] He earned his sixth Pro Bowl nomination.[94]
Chicago Bears
[edit]On March 14, 2024, Allen was traded to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft.[95]
NFL career statistics
[edit]Regular season
[edit]| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2013 | SD | 15 | 14 | 71 | 1,046 | 14.7 | 43T | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | SD | 14 | 14 | 72 | 783 | 10.2 | 35 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 | SD | 8 | 8 | 67 | 725 | 10.9 | 38 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | SD | 1 | 1 | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 15 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | LAC | 16 | 15 | 102 | 1,393 | 13.7 | 51 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | LAC | 16 | 14 | 97 | 1,196 | 12.3 | 54 | 6 | 9 | 75 | 8.3 | 28 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 | LAC | 16 | 16 | 104 | 1,199 | 11.5 | 34 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | LAC | 14 | 13 | 100 | 992 | 9.9 | 28 | 8 | 1 | −1 | −1.0 | −1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 | LAC | 16 | 16 | 106 | 1,138 | 10.7 | 42 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | LAC | 10 | 10 | 66 | 752 | 11.4 | 46 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | LAC | 13 | 13 | 108 | 1,243 | 11.5 | 42 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | CHI | 4 | 4 | 15 | 122 | 8.1 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 140 | 135 | 908 | 10,559 | 11.6 | 54 | 59 | 18 | 113 | 6.3 | 28 | 0 | 16 | 10 | |
Postseason
[edit]| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2013 | SD | 2 | 2 | 8 | 163 | 20.4 | 49 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | LAC | 2 | 1 | 6 | 112 | 18.7 | 43 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | LAC | 1 | 1 | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 23 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 5 | 4 | 20 | 336 | 16.8 | 49 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Television appearances
[edit]In 2023, Allen competed in season nine of The Masked Singer as "Gargoyle".[96] After being saved by Jenny McCarthy ringing the Ding Dong Keep It On Bell on "DC Superheroes Night", he was eliminated during the "Battle of the Saved" alongside Lou Diamond Phillips as "Mantis".[97]
Personal life
[edit]Allen is married and has four children.[98]
Allen is Lumbee and is the younger half-brother of quarterback Zach Maynard, who also played at Cal. The two combined for the longest pass play in school history when they hooked up on a 90-yard score against the Washington Huskies.[99] They share a mother, Dorie Maynard-Lang, and Maynard's biological father, Scott Lang, is Allen's stepfather.[9][99][100] Allen's cousin, Maurice Harris, is a former NFL wide receiver, with the two being teammates in high school and college.[101]
Allen is childhood friend of former cornerback David Amerson, who was selected in the 2013 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.[102]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Anquan Boldin, Randy Moss, Michael Clayton, Terry Glenn and A. J. Green had more receiving yards as rookies.[29]
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