James Allen (linebacker)

James Deshaune Allen (born November 11, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL).^[1]

James Allen

No. 50
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1979-11-11) November 11, 1979 (age 45) Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:	Jefferson (Portland)
College:	Oregon State
NFL draft:	2002: 3rd round, 82nd pick
Career history
New Orleans Saints (2002–2006)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 94 Interceptions: 1 Passes defended: 3 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Allen was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He attended Jefferson High School in Portland where he excelled in football. He also was a very skilled saxophone player .

College career

Allen chose to enroll at Oregon State University where he played linebacker under coach Dennis Erickson from 1997 to 2001. He was an integral member of the 2000 Beaver team that beat Notre Dame 41–9 in the 2001 Fiesta Bowl and finished 4th in the final AP poll.

Professional career

Allen was selected in the 3rd round (82nd overall) in the 2002 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints.^[2] He played linebacker for the Saints from 2002 to 2006.^[3]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2002	NOR	14	73121	741823	1321317	31232	3936.0	0	131232	0	1	0	1	1	1	48	2
2003	NOR	15	1	19	18	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0
2004	NOR	16	10	51	35	16	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	2	1	0
2005	NOR	3	0	5	4	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0000	0
		48	12	94	74	20	0.0	0	1	0	1	0	3	4	3	1	0