Allen Lazard has been a wide receiver with the New York Jets since March 2023, after going undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft. He then participated in the Green Bay Packers' and Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squads. He was elevated to the active roster by the Packers the following season. In 2022, he recorded 60 receptions for 788 receiving yards and started 15 games, setting a career best with the Packers. Lazard has played in 80 NFL games, starting 61 of them and hauled in 223 receptions for 2,977 yards and 26 touchdowns as of December 19, 2024.
During his time at Urbandale High School, Lazard was selected three times for All-State and was named to the USA Today All-American team. He also won the Des Moines Register's Defensive Player of the Year award in 2012 and its Offensive Player of the Year award in 2013. He was a highly sought-after recruit in high school and went on to attend Iowa State University from 2014 to 2017. During his four years of college, he played in 48 games and caught 241 receptions for 3,360 receiving yards and 26 touchdowns.
Who are Allen Lazard’s parents?
Allen Lazard’s parents are Mary and Kevin Lazard. His father, Kevin, was a defensive back who played football for Iowa State from 1990 to 1993. He was a co-captain in his senior year in 1993 and had 50 tackles and two interceptions. From 2013 to 2016, his brother Anthony also played football for the Iowa State Cyclones. (via the official Iowa State University website)
FAQs on Allen Lazard
A. Allen Lazard played college football at Iowa State University from 2014 to 2017.
A. Allen Lazard is 6 feet 5 inches, or 196 cm, tall and weighs 227 pounds, or 103 kg.
A. Allen Lazard has played for the Jacksonville Jaguars (2018), Green Bay Packers (2018-2022), and New York Jets (2023-present).
A. Allen Lazard has 2,977 receiving yards as of December 19, 2024. (via Pro Football Reference)
A. Allen Lazard has 26 receiving touchdowns as of December 19, 2024. (via Pro Football Reference)