Kyle Allen, a quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was not selected in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Carolina Panthers signed him, though, and he started out on the practice squad before being added to the regular roster. He was traded to the Washington Football Team (Washington Commanders) in 2020 after two seasons. In 2023, he played for the Buffalo Bills, then in April 2024, he joined the Pittsburgh Steelers. As of December 2024, he had played in 31 games, started 19, and completed 442 passes on 705 attempts for 4,753 yards and 26 touchdowns, for a 7-12 record, according to Pro Football Reference.
Allen was a standout quarterback at Desert Mountain High School, passing for over 8,000 yards and 86 touchdowns. He enrolled at Texas A&M University in 2014 as a five-star recruit. He played for two seasons before enrolling at the University of Houston in 2016, but NCAA rules required him to sit out. According to Pro Football Reference, he completed 358 of 580 passes for 4,283 passing yards and 37 touchdowns while in college.
Who are Kyle Allen's parents?
Kyle Allen’s parents are Mike and Jonna Allen, as per his Texas A&M Aggies biography.
Kyle Allen's father
According to Yahoo Sports, for many years, his father Mike, a CPA in the area, was active in the Fiesta Bowl. Kyle grew up watching college football in its entirety during bowl season and dining with celebrities like Urban Meyer.
Through certain contacts at the Navy, Mike Allen was acquainted with Roger Staubach. Mike requested an autograph from Staubach since Kyle wore his Pop Warner football team's number, 12, which is Staubach's. In compliance, the legendary Cowboys sent an autographed picture with the words, “To Kyle, a friend, Roger Staubach.”
Mike Allen remembers it as a wonderful time in his life. He said he was his administrator and travel agent while Kyle was completing camps like Elite 11. Being Kyle's assistant and observing him was enjoyable for Mike. He added that they would visit universities, and he would wait outside in the lobby while he spoke with the coaches. (via Yahoo Sports)
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FAQs on Kyle Allen
A. Kyle Allen is of American nationality. He was born in Scottsdale, Arizona, in the United States.
A. Kyle Allen is 28 years old as of December 2024. He was born on March 8, 1996.
A. Kyle Allen stands 6 feet 3 inches, or 191 cm, tall.
A. Kyle Allen attended the Texas A&M University from 2014 to 2015 and then transferred to the University of Houston from 2016 to 2017.
A. Kyle Allen went undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft, but was later signed by the Carolina Panthers.
