James Allen (linebacker)

Tackles:	94
Interceptions:	1
Passes defended:	3

James Allen
No. 50
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	November 11, 1979 (age 44); Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:	Jefferson (Portland)
College:	Oregon State
NFL draft:	2002 / round: 3 / pick: 82
Career history
	New Orleans Saints (2002–2006);
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:
Tackles:	94
Interceptions:	1
Passes defended:	3
	Player stats at PFR

Last updated October 04, 2024

James Deshaune Allen (born November 11, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL).^[1]

Early life

Allen was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He attended Jefferson High School in Portland where he excelled in football. He also was a very skilled saxophone player.

College career

Allen chose to enroll at Oregon State University where he played linebacker under coach Dennis Erickson from 1997 to 2001. He was an integral member of the 2000 Beaver team that beat Notre Dame 41–9 in the 2001 Fiesta Bowl and finished 4th in the final AP poll.

Professional career

Allen was selected in the 3rd round (82nd overall) in the 2002 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints.^[2] He played linebacker for the Saints from 2002 to 2006.^[3]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2002	NOR	14	73121	741823	1321317	31232	3936.0	0	131232	0	1	0	1	1	1	48	2
2003	NOR	15	1	19	18	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0
2004	NOR	16	10	51	35	16	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	2	1	0
2005	NOR	3	0	5	4	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0000	0
		48	12	94	74	20	0.0	0	1	0	1	0	3	4	3	1	0

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References

↑ https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AlleJa21.htm Pro Football Reference
↑ "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
↑ "Former Beaver Linebacker James Allen to Throw Out First Pitch at Sunday's Baseball Game - OREGON STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE". Archived from the original on March 1, 2012. Retrieved March 10, 2010. Oregon State press release

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[1] ttps://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AlleJa21.htm Pro Football Reference

[2] "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.

[3] "Former Beaver Linebacker James Allen to Throw Out First Pitch at Sunday's Baseball Game - OREGON STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE". Archived from the original on March 1, 2012. Retrieved March 10, 2010. Oregon State press release

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