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13. Keenan Allen

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13. Keenan Allen

As of this writing, Keenan Allen has played in the National Football League for nine seasons, all of which is in a San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers uniform.

Allen was an All-Rookie in 2013 when he eclipsed the 1,000 Yard mark and had eight Touchdowns.  Allen had less production in his sophomore campaign, and he was on his way to another great year in 2015 when a kidney injury shut him down halfway through the year.  2016 was even worse for Allen, who suffered a torn ACL in the season opener.  

The Wide Receiver was struggling, but in 2017 he was completely healthy, and he had his best year to date, a 1,393 Yard year with six TDs.  Allen went to the Pro Bowl and was named the Comeback Player of the Year by both the AP and the PFWA.  In the two years that followed, Allen was inches shy of 1,200 Yards and was a Pro Bowler in both years.  He secured his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl in 2020, where he was eight Yards shy of 1,000.  The WIde Receiver remained strong in 2021, adding a fifth Pro Bowl, and has now had four 1,100-Yard years in four out of the last six campaigns.

Allen has a lot more in his tank, and he should be able to climb even higher on this list.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Wide Receiver
  • Acquired: Selected in the 5th Round, 145th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/26/13.
  • Games Played: 126
  • Notable Statistics:

    111 Games Started
    796 Receptions
    9,267 Receiving Yards
    52 Receiving Touchdowns
    16 Rushing Attempts
    107 Rushing Yards
    30 Punt Returns
    229 Punt Return Yards
    1 Kick Return
    25 Kick Return Yards
    0 Pass Completions
    1 Pass Attempt
    80 Approximate Value

    5 Playoff Games
    20 Receptions
    336 Receiving Yards
    3 Receiving Touchdowns

  • Major Accolades and Awards: Pro Bowl (2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020)
    PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year (2013)

    AP Comeback Player of the Year (2017)
    PFWA Comeback Player of the Year (2017)
    All-Rookie (2013)

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