Keenan Allen's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: December 1, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Keenan Allen. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Keenan Allen is a prominent American football wide receiver currently playing for the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL. He previously played college football at the University of California, leaving after his junior year. Allen was drafted by the Chargers in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He is known for his route-running precision and reliable hands, making him a consistent target in the passing game, and briefly played for the Chicago Bears.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1978: John Jefferson's Record

In 1978, John Jefferson set the Chargers rookie record with 1,001 receiving yards. Keenan Allen would later break this record in 2013.

2009: High School All-American

In 2009, Keenan Allen was named a high school All-American by USA Today and Parade. He also participated in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

2013: Record-Breaking Rookie Season

In 2013, Keenan Allen finished the season leading all NFL rookies with 71 receptions and 1,046 receiving yards, breaking the Chargers rookie record. He was named NFL Rookie of the Year by Sporting News and Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Pro Football Writers Association (PFWA).

September 11, 2017: Return From Injury

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

December 19, 2017: First Pro Bowl

On December 19, 2017, Keenan Allen was named to his first Pro Bowl. He finished the season with 102 receptions for 1,393 yards and six touchdowns, also being named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year.

2017: NFL Comeback Player of the Year

In 2017, Keenan Allen was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year. During his 11 seasons with the Chargers, Allen became a six-time Pro Bowler and accumulated more than 10,000 career receiving yards. He is also the all time leader in receptions for the Chargers.

2018: NFL Top 100

In 2018, Keenan Allen was ranked 41st by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2019: NFL Top 100

In 2019, Keenan Allen was ranked 38th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2020: Franchise Record Catches

In 2020, Keenan Allen finished the season with a franchise record of 104 catches for 1,199 yards and six touchdowns. He earned a Pro Bowl nomination for the third consecutive season.