Keenan Alexander Allen is an American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears as of the 2024 NFL season. He was selected by the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers with the 76th overall pick in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. After playing with the Chargers from 2013 to 2023, he was traded to the Bears in March 2024. As of Week 12, 2024, he has recorded 943 receptions, 10,898 receiving yards, and 62 receiving touchdowns.
Allen transferred to Northern Guilford High School for his final two seasons after playing his first two years at Grimsley High School. Allen was named a Parade All-American in 2009 and played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He was a five-star recruit according to Rivals, and Scout. After finishing high school, he committed to playing college football at the University of California, Berkeley.
Where did Keenan Allen attend college?
Allen attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he played college football from 2010 to 2012.
As a wide receiver for the California Golden Bears, he amassed 3,458 all-purpose yards. According to the official University of California website, he is Cal's all-time leader in receptions with 205, ranking third in career receiving yards with 2,570 and seventh in touchdown catches with 17 over 33 games and 29 starts.
| Season | G | Receiving | Rushing | ||||||||
| Rec | Yds | Y/R | TD | Y/G | Att | Yds | Y/A | TD | Y/G | ||
| 2010 | 11 | 46 | 490 | 10.7 | 5 | 44.5 | 18 | 136 | 7.6 | 1 | 12.4 |
| 2011 | 13 | 98 | 1343 | 13.7 | 6 | 103.3 | 9 | 55 | 6.1 | 0 | 4.2 |
| 2012 | 9 | 61 | 737 | 12.1 | 6 | 81.9 | 3 | 39 | 13 | 1 | 4.3 |
| Career | 33 | 205 | 2,570 | 12.5 | 17 | 77.9 | 30 | 230 | 7.7 | 2 | 7 |
In 2010, Allen played in 11 games with nine starts, recording 46 receptions for 490 yards and scoring five touchdowns.
In 2011, Allen played in 13 games with 11 starts, recording career and team-high stats with 98 receptions, 1,343 receiving yards, and six touchdown catches. He was also a first-team All-Pac-12 selection.
He started all nine games he played in 2012. Even though he missed the last three games due to an injury, he led the team with 61 receptions, 737 receiving yards, and six touchdowns. He also earned honorable mention All-Pac-12 honors.
FAQs on Keenan Allen
A. Keenan Allen is 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters) tall.
A. Keenan Allen weighs around 211 pounds (96 kg) as of November 2024.
A. Yes, Keenan Allen is married to his wife, Ciandra Monique.
A. As of November 2024, Keenan Allen is 32 years old.
