Keenan Allen is an American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears. He played college football at the University of California, Berkeley, and was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft after his junior year.
1978: Breaking a Rookie Record
Keenan Allen broke the Chargers' rookie record for receiving yards, which was previously set in 1978.
April 27, 1992: Keenan Allen's Birth
Keenan Alexander Allen was born on April 27, 1992.
2008: Highest Drafted Cal Receiver Since DeSean Jackson
Keenan Allen was the highest selected wide receiver from Cal since DeSean Jackson in 2008.
2009: High School All-American
Keenan Allen was named a high school All-American by USA Today and Parade in 2009.
2010: Freshman Season at Cal
Keenan Allen started his college football career as a wide receiver for the California Golden Bears in 2010.
2010: State Qualifier in Track and Field
Keenan Allen was a state qualifier in the long jump in 2010.
2011: Notable Performance Against USC
In 2011, Keenan Allen had one of his most prolific games against USC, catching 13 passes for 160 yards.
2011: Sophomore Season at Cal
Keenan Allen had a career-high 98 catches for 1,343 yards during his sophomore season at Cal in 2011.
2012: Junior Season at Cal
Keenan Allen finished his junior season at Cal in 2012.
2012: PCL Sprain
Keenan Allen sustained a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) sprain during the 2012 season.
April 9, 2013: Pro Day Performance
Keenan Allen participated in his pro day on April 9, 2013, showcasing his skills despite not being at peak performance due to his PCL sprain.
May 9, 2013: Signing with the Chargers
Keenan Allen signed a four-year contract with the San Diego Chargers on May 9, 2013.
October 6, 2013: First 100-Yard Game
Keenan Allen achieved his first 100-yard receiving game on October 6, 2013, against the Oakland Raiders.
2013: NFL Draft
Keenan Allen was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft.
2013: Impressive Rookie Season
Keenan Allen had a remarkable rookie season in 2013, leading all NFL rookies in receptions and setting several Chargers' rookie records.
2013: Childhood Friend's NFL Draft Selection
In 2013, Keenan Allen's childhood friend, David Amerson, was selected in the NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.
2013: Pre-Draft Evaluation
Draft pundits considered Keenan Allen one of the best receivers in the 2013 NFL draft.
2014: Career High in Receptions
Keenan Allen established a career-high of 10 receptions in a single game during the 2014 season.
2015: Season-Ending Kidney Injury
Keenan Allen's 2015 season ended prematurely due to a kidney injury.
June 10, 2016: Contract Extension
Keenan Allen signed a four-year contract extension with the Chargers on June 10, 2016.
September 11, 2017: Return from Injury and Touchdown
Keenan Allen returned from his injury on September 11, 2017, and had five receptions for 35 yards and a touchdown in the season opener against the Broncos.
December 19, 2017: First Pro Bowl Selection
Keenan Allen was named to his first Pro Bowl on December 19, 2017.
2017: Comeback Player of the Year
Keenan Allen was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2017.
2018: Successful Season and Second Pro Bowl Nomination
Keenan Allen had a strong season in 2018, finishing with 97 receptions for 1,196 receiving yards and six touchdowns. He also earned his second Pro Bowl nomination.
September 5, 2020: Contract Extension with Chargers
On September 5, 2020, Keenan Allen signed a four-year, $80.1 million contract extension with the Chargers.
2020: Franchise Record for Receptions and Pro Bowl Nomination
Keenan Allen set a franchise record with 104 receptions in 2020. He also had 1,199 receiving yards and six touchdowns, earning him a Pro Bowl nomination.
December 31, 2020: Placement on Reserve/COVID-19 List
Keenan Allen was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Chargers on December 31, 2020.
January 7, 2021: Activation from Reserve/COVID-19 List
Keenan Allen was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list on January 7, 2021.
2021: 100+ Receptions Season and Fifth Pro Bowl Nomination
Keenan Allen finished the 2021 season with 106 receptions for 1,128 yards and six touchdowns. He had four games with at least 100 receiving yards and earned his fifth Pro Bowl nomination.
2022: Solid Performance Despite a Dip in Production
Keenan Allen caught 66 passes for 752 yards and four touchdowns during the 2022 season.
2023: Participation in The Masked Singer
Keenan Allen competed in season nine of The Masked Singer as "Gargoyle" in 2023. He was eliminated during the "Battle of the Saved" alongside Lou Diamond Phillips as "Mantis".
2023: Historic Performance and Sixth Pro Bowl Nomination
Keenan Allen had a historic 2023 season, becoming the only player in NFL history with three games of at least 15 receptions. He also became the first player to record at least 15 receptions and throw a passing touchdown in the same game. He finished with 108 receptions for 1,243 yards and seven touchdowns in 13 games, earning him his sixth Pro Bowl nomination.
March 14, 2024: Trade to the Chicago Bears
Keenan Allen was traded to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft on March 14, 2024.