James Allen (linebacker)

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James Allen
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Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1979-11-11) 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: Portland (OR) Jefferson
College: Oregon State
NFL draft: 2002  / Round: 3 / Pick: 82
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:94
Interceptions:1
Passes defended:3
Player stats at PFR

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

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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
BoldCareer high
YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2002 NOR 14731217418231321317312323936.00131232010111482
2003 NOR 151191810.00000011000
2004 NOR 16105135160.00000012210
2005 NOR 305410.00000000000000
48129474200.00101034310

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References

  1. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AlleJa21.htm Pro Football Reference
  2. "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
  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 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2010-03-10. Oregon State press release