Keenan Allen is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the Los Angeles Chargers in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected to the Pro Bowl five times, named a Second-Team All-Pro twice, named NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2017, and set several franchise records for the Los Angeles Chargers including most receptions in a single season and most receiving yards in a single game. Get all of the latest Keenan Allen news here!
Keenan Allen was born on April 27, 1992, in Greensboro, North Carolina, and attended Northern Guilford High School before attending college at the University of California, Berkeley.
Allen was a standout player in college and was selected by the Chargers in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He initially struggled to get playing time in his rookie season but eventually became the team’s leading receiver and was named the 2013 NFL Rookie of the Year by Sporting News.
Allen continued to perform well in subsequent seasons but was hampered by injuries, including a kidney injury in 2015 and an ACL tear in 2016. Allen recovered from these injuries and has since become one of the NFL’s top receivers, earning three Pro Bowl selections and numerous other accolades. He is known for his strong route running, dependable hands, and ability to make tough catches in traffic. He has also been praised for his work ethic and leadership on and off the field.
Off the field, Allen is known for his charitable work, including his Keenan Allen Christmas Giveaway, which provides gifts and holiday cheer to families in need. He is also an avid gamer and streams his gameplay on Twitch under the username “KeenanAllen13.”
