Jared Allen - NFL Career Summary

Date of Birth: April 3, 1982

College: Idaho State University

Position: Outside Linebacker (OLB)

Career Timeline

• Kansas City Chiefs: 2004 - 2007
• Minnesota Vikings: 2008 - 2013
• Chicago Bears: 2014
• Carolina Panthers: 2015

Career Highlights & Accomplishments

• Selected in the 4th round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.
• Known for his exceptional pass-rushing ability, accumulating 136.0 career sacks.
• Pro Bowl selection in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.
• First-team All-Pro in 2007 and 2011; Second-team All-Pro in 2008, 2009, and 2010.
• Led the NFL in sacks in 2011 with 22.0 sacks, the highest single-season total of his career.
• Vikings franchise record holder for most sacks in a season (22.0 in 2011).
• Named to the NFL All-Decade Team for the 2000s and 2010s.
• Inducted into the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor in 2015.
• Established the Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors foundation, supporting veterans.

Post-NFL Career

After retiring in 2015, Allen has been involved in various charitable activities and has made appearances in media, contributing to discussions on football and veterans’ issues.