There are few players better to watch in the NFL than Josh Allen when he is in full flight. Since entering the league in the 2018 Draft, Allen's physical attributes and his gunslinging nature have thrilled Buffalo fans and made the Bills a perennial contender.
Here is a look at Allen's background and key stats.
What college did Josh Allen attend?
Allen spent a year at Reedley College, a junior college in California before joining Wyoming in 2015. A broken collarbone ended his first season after he had made just four passes, but he would return as starter for the 2016 and 2017 seasons.
Where was Josh Allen picked in the NFL draft?
The Buffalo Bills selected Allen with their seventh overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Bills traded up from their 12th overall section with Tampa Bay to ensure they could get their man.
Josh Allen bio
- Current team: Buffalo Bills
- Jersey number: 17
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 237lbs
What position does Josh Allen play?
Josh Allen plays quarterback, but given his size he is also a significant threat in the Bills' running game.
Josh Allen's stats and records
During his college career at Wyoming, Allen threw for more than 5,000 yards in 26 starts, adding 44 touchdowns through the air. He would also run in 12 touchdowns.
Allen clocked up more than 22,000 passing yards and 3,611 rushing yards in his first six NFL seasons with the Bills winning their fourth consecutive AFC East title under Allen's stewardship in 2023. That season also saw Allen equal the NFL record for the most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in a season, when he ran in for 15 scores.
What is Josh Allen's salary?
Allen signed a huge six-year contract extension in August 2021, worth up to $258 million with $150 million guaranteed that runs until the 2028 season. As per Spotrac, he will earn an average salary of $43million.