DB · New England Patriots
Will Allen
Age 47 · 178 cm (5'10") · 88 kg · Born Aug 5, 1978 · Syracuse
NFL career
2001
debut year
2012
last season
12
seasons
#26
jersey
College: Syracuse
2001 NFL Draft
Rd 1
round
#22
overall pick
NYG
drafted by
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2001 to 2011 · 136 games.
Defense
402solo tackles
5.0sacks
15INTs
1def TDs
Stats by season
10 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Defense
| Year | Team | G | Tackles | Sacks | Int | Def TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | New York Giants | 13 | 40 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | New York Giants | 14 | 41 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | New York Giants | 12 | 28 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | New York Giants | 16 | 64 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | New York Giants | 16 | 58 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | Miami Dolphins | 15 | 37 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | Miami Dolphins | 16 | 45 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | Miami Dolphins | 15 | 36 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 | Miami Dolphins | 6 | 16 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | Miami Dolphins | 13 | 37 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Games during career · New England Patriots
Most recent results for the franchise while Will Allen was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
L
W
W
W
L
W
W
W
13–28 vs Ravens
2012-20 · Jan 20, 2013 · PLAYOFF
W
41–28 vs Texans
2012-19 · Jan 13, 2013 · PLAYOFF
W
28–0 vs Dolphins
2012-17 · Dec 30, 2012 · REGULAR
W
23–16 @ Jaguars
2012-16 · Dec 23, 2012 · REGULAR
L
34–41 vs 49ers
2012-15 · Dec 16, 2012 · REGULAR
W
42–14 vs Texans
2012-14 · Dec 10, 2012 · REGULAR
W
23–16 @ Dolphins
2012-13 · Dec 2, 2012 · REGULAR
W
49–19 @ Jets
2012-12 · Nov 22, 2012 · REGULAR
Other "Allen" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
12-year career
First-round pick
External profiles
Syracuse alumni in the NFL
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2001 NFL Draft · Round 1 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#1
#2
Michael Vick
ATL
Leonard Davis
G · ARI
#3
Gerard Warren
DT · CLE
#4
Justin Smith
DE · CIN
#4
Justin Smith
LB · CIN
#5
LaDainian Tomlinson
RB · SDG
#6
Richard Seymour
DT · NWE
#7
Andre Carter
DE · SFO
#8
David Terrell
CB · CHI
#8
David Terrell
WR · CHI
#9
Koren Robinson
WR · SEA
#10
Jamal Reynolds
DE · GNB
DB peers of the era
Other DBs who debuted within five seasons of Will Allen.
Al Blades
Debut 2001 · #45 · 49ers
Alvin Porter
Debut 2001 · #24 · Ravens
Ashley Cooper
Debut 2001 · #48 · Bears
Bhawoh Jue
Debut 2001 · #34 · Cardinals
Brock Williams
Debut 2001 · #29 · Raiders
Carey Scott
Debut 2001 · #37 · Raiders
Central McClellion
Debut 2001 · #22 · Chiefs
Chidi Iwuoma
Debut 2001 · #28 · Titans
Born on August 5
Wendell Hayes
1940 · Kansas City Chiefs
Roman Gabriel
1940 · Philadelphia Eagles
Duane Benson
1945 · Houston Texans
Bruce Coslet
1946 · Cincinnati Bengals
Scott Stringer
1951 · Los Angeles Rams
Freddie Scott
1952 · Detroit Lions
Dave Graf
1953 · Washington Commanders
Steve Rivera
1954 · Chicago Bears