Discover the career path of Jonathan Allen, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Jonathan Allen is a professional football defensive end currently playing for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL. He gained prominence playing college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, securing a national championship in 2015 and earning defensive player of the year accolades in 2016. Drafted in the first round by the Washington Redskins (later Commanders) in 2017, Allen played eight seasons with the team, making two Pro Bowl appearances, establishing himself as a notable player in the league.
In 2013, Jonathan Allen played in 13 games as a true freshman at Alabama and had 16 tackles.
In 2014, Jonathan Allen was named first-team All-Southeastern Conference after recording 33 tackles and 5.5 sacks.
In 2015, Jonathan Allen started all 14 games for the Crimson Tide and won the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship.
In 2015, Jonathan Allen won a national championship playing college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
In 2016, Jonathan Allen received several defensive player of the year awards for his performance in college football.
In 2016, Jonathan Allen won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Chuck Bednarik Award, and Lombardi Award for his performance in the season.
On May 11, 2017, Jonathan Allen signed a four-year rookie contract with the Washington Redskins, worth $11.59 million.
In 2017, Jonathan Allen was selected by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the NFL draft.
In 2018, Jonathan Allen returned to the field, starting all 16 games and recording eight sacks, 61 total tackles, and 15 quarterback hits.
In the 2019 season, Jonathan Allen started in 15 games and recorded six sacks and 68 total tackles.
On April 27, 2020, the Washington Redskins exercised the fifth-year option on Jonathan Allen's contract.
On July 27, 2021, Jonathan Allen signed a four-year contract extension worth $72 million with the Washington Redskins.
In December 2022, Jonathan Allen was voted into his second consecutive Pro Bowl.
In the 2023 season, Jonathan Allen started 16 games, finishing with 5.5 sacks and 53 total tackles.
On February 25, 2025, Jonathan Allen was granted permission by the Commanders to seek a trade.
On March 7, 2025, Jonathan Allen was released after not finding a trade partner.
On March 11, 2025, Jonathan Allen signed a three-year $60 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings.
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