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 currently playing for the Chicago Bears in the NFL. He played college football at the University of California, Berkeley, before being drafted by the San Diego Chargers (now Los Angeles Chargers) in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Known for his route-running ability and reliable hands, Allen has established himself as a prominent receiver in the league.
2008: Highest Selected Wide Receiver
In 2008, Allen was the highest selected wide receiver from Cal since DeSean Jackson.
2010: Freshman Season at Cal
In 2010, as a freshman, Allen had 46 receptions for 490 yards and five touchdowns for the California Golden Bears.
2011: Career-High Receiving Yards
During the 2011 season, Allen had a career-high 98 catches for 1,343 yards.
2011: Telesco Attends Cal vs USC Game
In 2011, Tom Telesco attended Cal's game against USC, where Allen had a career-best 13 receptions for 160 yards.
2012: Junior Season at Cal
In the 2012 season, Allen had 61 receptions for 737 yards and six touchdowns in his junior season.
April 9, 2013: Allen's Pro Day
On April 9, 2013, Allen attended his own pro day, showing his route-running skills and catching abilities to numerous scouts and reporters; his performance was impacted by a PCL sprain.
May 9, 2013: Signed with the Chargers
On May 9, 2013, 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
On October 6, 2013, against the Oakland Raiders, Allen had his first 100-yard game as an NFL receiver, with six catches for 115 yards and a touchdown.
2013: Record-Breaking Rookie Season
In 2013, Allen finished the season leading all NFL rookies with 71 receptions and 1,046 receiving yards, breaking Chargers' rookie record. He was also named NFL Rookie of the Year by Sporting News and Offensive Rookie of the Year by PFWA.
2013: Drafted by San Diego Chargers
In 2013, Keenan Allen was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the NFL draft.
2013: NFL Draft Prospect
In 2013, draft pundits described Allen as one of the best receivers in the NFL draft.
2014: Career-High Receptions
In 2014, Allen had a career-high of 10 receptions for 135 yards in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He finished the season with 77 receptions for 783 yards and four touchdowns.
June 10, 2016: Contract Extension with Chargers
On June 10, 2016, Allen agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension with the Chargers.
September 11, 2017: Return from Injury
On September 11, 2017, Allen returned from his injury and had five receptions for 35 yards and a touchdown against the Broncos.
December 19, 2017: First Pro Bowl Selection
On December 19, 2017, Allen was named to his first Pro Bowl.
2017: NFL Comeback Player of the Year
In 2017, Allen was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year.
2018: Continued Success in 2018
In 2018, Allen finished the season with 97 receptions for 1,196 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. He had a 14-catch, 148-yard game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He earned a second Pro Bowl nomination.
September 5, 2020: Contract Extension
On September 5, 2020, Allen signed a four-year, $80.1 million contract extension with the Chargers.
2020: Franchise Record
In 2020, Allen finished the season with a franchise-record 104 catches for 1,199 yards and six touchdowns. He earned a Pro Bowl nomination for the third consecutive season.
2021: Continued Pro Bowl Success
In the 2021 season, Allen finished with 106 receptions for 1,128 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns, earning his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl nomination.
2022: Solid Performance
During the 2022 season, Allen caught 66 passes for 752 yards and four touchdowns.
2023: Record-Breaking Season
In 2023, Allen had a record-breaking season, 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. He earned his sixth Pro Bowl nomination.
2023: Competed on The Masked Singer
In 2023, Keenan Allen participated in season nine of "The Masked Singer" as the character "Gargoyle". He was saved once but later eliminated during the "Battle of the Saved".
March 14, 2024: Traded to Chicago Bears
On March 14, 2024, Allen was traded to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
