James Allen

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).

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. He played linebacker for the Saints from 2002 to 2006.

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 Career 48 12 94 74 20 0.0 0 1 0 1 0 3 4 3 1 0