Joshua Patrick “Josh” Allen is a quarterback for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. He played college football at Wyoming and was drafted by the Bills in the 2018 NFL Draft.
He was born to his parents Joel Allen and LaVonne Allen on May 21, 1996, in Firebaugh, California. Josh grew up there with his three siblings, Nicala, Makenna, and Jason Allen. The siblings share a close bond and the quarterback’s siblings are often seen attending their brother’s games.
Both of Allen’s parents come from farming backgrounds. According to People, the NFL star’s father, Joel is a third-generation farmer. Joel’s father and uncle started Allen Brothers Farming which he and his twin brother Todd have since taken over. Besides, Josh’s mother, LaVonne, her father, Vaughn Von Allman, grows cotton, alfalfa, and cantaloupes in Central Valley.
Regarding Josh’s love life, he is dating actress Hailee Steinfeld. Even though the duo hasn’t confirmed their romance yet, several online sources have regarded them as an item. Previously, Josh was in a relationship with Brittany Williams. The duo started dating in 2017 and were in a relationship through July 2023.
Career Highlights
- Josh Allen played the first year of college football at Reedley and then played at Wyoming for three years.
- The Buffalo Bills selected Allen in the first round, with the 7th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.
- Allen signed a four-year contract for $21 million with the Bills on July 25, 2018.
- He started the 2019 season as a starting quarterback. Allen led the Bills to a comeback victory after trailing 16-0 in the third quarter of the Week 1 game against the Jets.
- Josh finished the 2019 season with 3,089 passing yards, 20 passing touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
- Bills picked the fifth-year option on Allen’s contract in May 2021.
- Allen signed a six-year contract extension for $258 million with $150 million guaranteed.
- He finished the 2021 regular season with a career-high 409 pass completions for 4,407 passing yards, and 36 passing touchdowns.
- Allen ended his 2022 season with 359 passes for 4,283 passing yards, and 35 passing touchdowns.
- The Bills quarterback recorded 385 passes for 4,306 passing yards and 29 touchdowns in the regular 17 games in the 2023 season.
Career Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | GS | COMP | ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | SCK | SCKY | RATE | ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | FUM | LOST |
| 2018 | Buffalo Bills | 12 | 11 | 169 | 320 | 2074 | 6.5 | 10 | 12 | 28 | 213 | 67.9 | 89 | 631 | 7.1 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| 2019 | Buffalo Bills | 16 | 16 | 271 | 461 | 3089 | 6.7 | 20 | 9 | 38 | 237 | 85.3 | 109 | 510 | 4.7 | 9 | 14 | 4 |
| 2020 | Buffalo Bills | 16 | 16 | 396 | 572 | 4544 | 7.9 | 37 | 10 | 26 | 159 | 107.2 | 102 | 421 | 4.1 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| 2021 | Buffalo Bills | 17 | 17 | 409 | 646 | 4407 | 6.8 | 36 | 15 | 26 | 164 | 92.2 | 122 | 763 | 6.2 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
| 2022 | Buffalo Bills | 16 | 16 | 359 | 567 | 4283 | 7.6 | 35 | 14 | 33 | 162 | 96.6 | 124 | 762 | 6.2 | 7 | 13 | 5 |
| 2023 | Buffalo Bills | 17 | 17 | 385 | 579 | 4306 | 7.4 | 29 | 18 | 24 | 152 | 92.2 | 111 | 524 | 4.7 | 15 | 7 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 94 | 93 | 1989 | 3145 | 22703 | 7.2 | 167 | 78 | 175 | 1087 | 92.2 | 657 | 3611 | 5.5 | 53 | 59 | 24 |
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