History of Jonathan Allen in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 5, 2026

Jonathan Allen is a professional football defensive end currently playing for the Minnesota Vikings. He gained prominence during his college football career at the University of Alabama, where he won a national championship in 2015 and received defensive player of the year honors in 2016. Allen was drafted into the NFL in the first round by the Washington Redskins (now Commanders) in 2017. He played eight seasons with Washington, earning two Pro Bowl selections.

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January 16, 1995: Jonathan Allen Born

On January 16, 1995, Jonathan Allen was born. He is an American professional football defensive tackle.

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2004: Custody Granted to Father

In 2004, Jonathan Allen's father, Richard Allen Jr., won full custody of Jonathan and his brother after they spent ten months in foster care.

2012: Virginia Gatorade Football Player of the Year

In 2012, Jonathan Allen was named the Virginia Gatorade Football Player of the Year as a senior at Stone Bridge High School.

2013: Freshman Season at Alabama

In 2013, Jonathan Allen played in 13 games as a true freshman at Alabama and had 16 tackles.

2014: All-Southeastern Conference

In 2014, Jonathan Allen played in all 14 games and made 12 starts, and was named first-team All-Southeastern Conference after recording 33 tackles and 5.5 sacks.

2015: Won College Football Playoff National Championship

In 2015, Jonathan Allen started all 14 games for the Crimson Tide, who won the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship over the Clemson Tigers by a score of 45–40.

2015: National Championship

In 2015, Jonathan Allen won a national championship while playing college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

2016: Won Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Chuck Bednarik Award, and Lombardi Award

In 2016, Jonathan Allen went on to win the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Chuck Bednarik Award, and Lombardi Award for his performance.

2016: Defensive Player of the Year Awards

In 2016, Jonathan Allen won several defensive player of the year awards.

May 11, 2017: Signed Rookie Contract

On May 11, 2017, Jonathan Allen signed his four-year rookie contract with the Washington Redskins, worth $11.59 million.

2017: NFL Draft

In 2017, Jonathan Allen was selected by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the NFL draft.

July 2018: Married Hannah

In July 2018, Jonathan Allen married his wife, Hannah.

2018: Started all 16 games

During the 2018 season, Jonathan Allen started all 16 games, recording eight sacks, 61 total tackles, and 15 quarterback hits.

2019: Started in 15 games

In the 2019 season, Jonathan Allen started in 15 games and finished with six sacks, 68 total tackles (46 solo), one pass defended, one fumble recovery.

April 27, 2020: Fifth-Year Option Exercised

On April 27, 2020, the Washington Redskins exercised the fifth-year option on Jonathan Allen's contract.

July 27, 2021: Signed Contract Extension

On July 27, 2021, Jonathan Allen signed a four-year contract extension worth $72 million.

2022: Career Interception

During the 2022 season, Jonathan Allen recorded his first career interception and had his first career forced fumble.

2022: First Pro Bowl

In 2022, Jonathan Allen was voted to his first Pro Bowl following the 2021 season, and was ranked 88th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.

2023: Finished Season with 5.5 sacks

During the 2023 season, Allen started 16 games and finished with 5.5 sacks, 53 total tackles (30 solo), and one pass defended.

2024: Partially Tore Pectoral Muscle

During the 2024 season, Jonathan Allen partially tore his left pectoral muscle and finished the regular season with 19 tackles and three sacks over eight games.