18 Nov 2023, 00:00

From playing college football to being a part of the NFL, the surreal journey has been a roller coaster ride for the Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen. If you follow NFL, then Keenan might not be a new name for you.

Keenan is a professional football player who made his NFL debut in 2013.

Since then, the wide receiver has come a long way garnering unparalleled success and making millions in the process.

However, it has not always been easy for the athlete because of the series of injuries he has sustained over the years.

As a matter of fact, he was banged up once again during LA’s season opener in 2022.

Moving on, Allen has evolved from being a PFWA All-Rookie Team winner to being a Pro Bowl winner five times.

Today, here in this article, we will learn about the life of Allen, his career, his net worth, and many more.

So, please stick with us till the end of the article to get answers to all the questions. But before we proceed, let us have an instant glance at the quick facts.

Keenan Allen | Quick Facts 

Keenan Allen | Early Life & Education 

Born on April 27, 1992, Keenan is the son of Keith Allen (father) and Dorie Maynard-Lang (mother).

From early childhood, Keenan loved sports and even played football and basketball and ran track during high school.

As for his education, at first, Allen went to Grimsley High School but later transferred to Northern Guilford High School.

Even though he participated in most of the sports program, the only thing that made him visible in front of everyone was football and track and field.

In track & field, Keenan was a state qualifier in the long jump with the top jump of 7.01 meters. 

After completing high school, Keenan enrolled at the University of Alabama and later transferred to the University of California to play football with his brother as a wide receiver.

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Keenan Allen | Body Measurements 

Currently, 31 years old, Keenan is 6  ft. 2 inches (1.88m) tall and weighs around 96 kg (211 lbs.).

Undoubtedly, Keenan follows a special diet to maintain his body.

At the beginning of his career, due to a string of health issues, he was a bit unhealthy, and it made him difficult to run and catch the ball.

During his pre-draft season, Allen noted that he was only at 80% health on the pro day.

This led him to change his diet plan and work out habits. He goes to the gym every day to maintain his solid body.

Keenan Allen | Career

College Career

As mentioned earlier, Allen’s journey as a football player started in college. He played for California Golden Bears for two years at the University of California.

In 2010, i.e., during Allen’s first year, he made 46 receptions and five touchdowns. Likewise, in 2011, Allen had his career high, 98 catches for 1343 yards.

He left California after his junior season with 205 passes for 2050 yards, which happened to be one of the third-highest passes in school football history.

NFL Career

For every football player, being a part of the NFL is a dream, and the same was for Keenan. 

Unfortunately, he did not work out at NFL Scouting Combine because of a PCL sprain that he sustained during the 2012 season.

Despite a drop in projected draft position, San Diego Chargers picked Allen in the third round, 76th overall in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Allen signed a four-year $2.81 million deal with the Chargers on  May 9, 2013, but he was not given much playtime. Not being able to play made Allen disappointed, and he almost left football and went on to continue his studies.

Fortunately, he eventually started getting more play times, and on October 6, 2013, he had his first 100-yard games as a receiver in the NFL against the Oakland Raiders.

Similarly, he recorded nine catches for 107 yards and a touchdown in a win against the Indianapolis Colts the following week.

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Keenan Allen | Injury & Comeback

Injuries 

In the 2014 season, Allen couldn’t do much of wonder due to injury. That season he finished with only 77 receptions.

But in 2015, Allen came back with a bang, and in the very first week of the 2015 season, he broke the franchise record of Kelly Winslow.

But unfortunately, Allen was diagnosed with a kidney injury, and hence Allen finished that season with only 67 receptions.

Even though, Chargers extended their contract with Allen in 2016, he couldn’t play that season.

Allen still tried to do his best that season but couldn’t even stand until the first half of the match and was diagnosed with an ACL tear, which made him miss that whole season.

Most recently, in the 2022 season, Keenan left the game against the Raiders early because of a hamstring injury.

Comeback 

Allen came back even more, stronger and more vital for the 2017 season; in the second week of that season, Keenan broke his personal best record.

Subsequently, in week twelve of that season, Chargers won the match against the Dallas Cowboys, and the game’s major player was Allen.

The same year, Keenan became the first football player in the history of the NFL to win three consecutive games of 10+ catches, 100+ receiving yards, and at least one touchdown.

Therefore, his exceptional performance made him win the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award. 

The 2018 and 2019 seasons were moderate for Allen. He did well, but not as much as he did in 2017. In 2020, the Chargers extended Allen’s stay with the team with a four-year contract.

Keenan Allen | Net Worth 

As of November 2023, Keenan Allen has a net worth of $1.5 million.

The primary source of his income is, of course, his career as a football player. Apart from that, he also earns well from brand deals and endorsements.

Not to forget, Allen has extended his contract with the Chargers for four years. Hence, he will stay with the team till THE 2024 season.

The $80.1 million contract extension will pay Allen an average annual salary of $20.02 million. 

Keenan Allen | Personal Life

Keenan Allen is a family man; he has been happily married to Ciandra Monique and has three kids.

The couple walked down the aisle in June 2022. They already had three kids before tying the knot.

Ciandra and Keenan have been together for almost a decade; they met in 2012. After dating for a while, they welcomed their first child in 2015 and second child in 2018.

A year after they got engaged in 2017, Ciandra gave birth to their third child, a boy named Kado Alexander Allen. 

Social Media Presence 

Keenan is quite active on social media. And indeed, his social media account is a treat to his followers.

Allen has more than 398k followers on his Instagram as of this writing. 

Similarly, Keenan joined Twitter in 2013, and as of this writing, he has around 150.9k followers.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For how long has Keenan Allen been a part of the NFL?

Keenan has been a part of the NFL since 2013 and is still going strong.

What is the jersey number of Keenan Allen?

Keenan wears a jersey number 13.

How many games has Keenan missed in the last five years?

Despite struggling with injuries, Allen has missed just three matches over the last five years.

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