Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Keenan Allen

Discover the career path of Keenan Allen, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Keenan Allen is an American professional football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. Before turning pro, he played college football for the California Golden Bears. Allen was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He has since established himself as a prominent player in the league.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1978: Broke Chargers Rookie Record

In 2013, Keenan Allen broke the Chargers rookie record for receiving yards set by John Jefferson in 1978.

2008: Highest Selected Wide Receiver

In the 2013 NFL draft, Keenan Allen became the highest selected wide receiver from Cal since DeSean Jackson in 2008.

2010: Freshman Season at California

In 2010, as a freshman, Keenan Allen had 46 receptions for 490 yards and five touchdowns at the University of California, Berkeley.

2011: Prolific Game Against USC

In 2011, Tom Telesco attended Cal's game against USC where Keenan Allen caught a career-best 13 passes for 160 yards, putting him on Telesco's radar.

2011: Career-High Receiving Yards

In 2011, during his sophomore season, Keenan Allen achieved a career-high of 98 catches for 1,343 yards while playing for the California Golden Bears.

2012: Junior Season at California

In 2012, as a junior, Keenan Allen had 61 receptions for 737 yards and six touchdowns. He also sustained a PCL sprain.

April 9, 2013: Allen's Pro Day

On April 9, 2013, Keenan Allen attended his own pro day where he demonstrated his skills, but his performance was impacted by a PCL sprain, resulting in a 4.71-second time in the 40-yard dash.

May 9, 2013: Signed with Chargers

On May 9, 2013, Keenan Allen signed a four-year, $2.81 million contract with the Chargers, including a $613,800 signing bonus.

October 6, 2013: First 100-Yard Game in NFL

On October 6, 2013, Keenan Allen had his first 100-yard game as an NFL receiver against the Oakland Raiders, with six catches for 115 yards and a touchdown.

2013: Record-Breaking Rookie Season

In 2013, Keenan Allen had a record-breaking rookie season, leading all NFL rookies with 71 receptions and leading the team with 1,046 receiving yards and being named NFL Rookie of the Year by Sporting News.

2013: NFL Draft Prospect

In 2013, Keenan Allen was considered one of the best receivers in the NFL draft despite a PCL sprain affecting his performance at the NFL Scouting Combine.

2013: Drafted by San Diego Chargers

In 2013, Keenan Allen was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the NFL draft after playing college football for the California Golden Bears.

2014: Career-High Receptions

In 2014, Keenan Allen established a career-high of 10 receptions for 135 yards in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

2015: Last 100-Yard Game Since 2015

In Week 2 of 2017, against the Miami Dolphins, Allen had nine receptions for 100 yards for his 13th career game with at least 100 yards and the first such since Week 6 of the 2015 season.

June 10, 2016: Contract Extension

On June 10, 2016, Keenan Allen agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension with the Chargers.

September 11, 2017: Return from Injury

On September 11, 2017, Keenan Allen returned from his injury in the season opener against the Broncos, recording five receptions for 35 yards and a touchdown.

December 19, 2017: First Pro Bowl Selection

On December 19, 2017, Keenan Allen was named to his first Pro Bowl.

2018: Strong Performance in 2018 Season

In 2018, Keenan Allen finished the season with 97 receptions for 1,196 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.

September 5, 2020: Signed Contract Extension

On September 5, 2020, Keenan Allen signed a four-year, $80.1 million contract extension with the Chargers.

2020: Franchise Record for Catches

In 2020, Keenan Allen finished the season with a franchise record 104 catches for 1,199 yards and six touchdowns.

2021: Continued Success in 2021 Season

In 2021, Keenan Allen finished with 106 receptions for 1,128 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns, earning another Pro Bowl nomination.

2022: Performance in 2022 Season

During the 2022 season, Keenan Allen caught 66 passes for 752 yards and four touchdowns. He had two games on the season going over 100 yards.

2023: Record-Breaking Performance in 2023

In 2023, Keenan Allen had a record-breaking performance, becoming the only player in NFL history to have three games with at least 15 receptions and the first player in NFL history to record at least 15 receptions and throw a passing touchdown in the same game.