Jared Allen
Inducted:
2025
Player Stats
Stats:
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
255 lb (116 kg)
Born:
April 3, 1982 (age 42)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Position:
Defensive end
College:
Idaho State (2000–2003)
Jared Allen was one of the most dominant defensive ends of his era, known for his relentless motor, elite pass-rushing skills, and signature rodeo celebration. Drafted in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs, he quickly established himself as a defensive force.
After four seasons in Kansas City, he was traded to the Minnesota Vikings, where he had his most productive years. Allen later played for the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers before retiring in 2016.
A five-time Pro Bowler and four-time First-Team All-Pro, Allen led the NFL in sacks twice and recorded 136 career sacks, ranking among the best pass rushers in league history. In 2011, he nearly broke the single-season sack record with 22 sacks.
Known for his intensity and leadership, Allen was inducted into the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor and is remembered as one of the great defensive players of his generation.
Allen's Awards and Records
- 4× first-team All-Pro (2007–2009, 2011)
- 5× Pro Bowl (2007–2009, 2011, 2012)
- 2× NFL sacks leader (2007, 2011)
- PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team (2004)
- Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor
- 50 Greatest Vikings
- Buck Buchanan Award (2003)
- 2× first-team I-AA All-American (2002, 2003)
- 3× first-team All-BSC (2001–2003)
NFL Records
- Most career safeties: 4 (tied)
- Most safeties in a season: 2 (tied)
NFL Teams
Kansas City Chiefs (2004–2007)
Minnesota Vikings (2008–2013)
Chicago Bears (2014–2015)
Carolina Panthers (2015)
NFL draft:
2004: 4th round, 126th pick
Numbers Worn:
69
NFL Stats
Seasons:
12
Games Played:
187
Total tackles:
648
Sacks:
136
Forced fumbles:
32
Fumble recoveries:
19
Pass deflections:
57
Interceptions:
6
Defensive touchdowns:
2