Latest on Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. As a result, Allen became the first Jaguars player in history to be selected to the Pro Bowl in their rookie season. Last week, Allen missed the game against the Houston Texans. Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton. 7 overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft "can really be a heck of a football player…", Five takeaways from Head Coach Doug Marrone's Friday conference call a day after the Jaguars' 20-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans at TIAA Bank Field Thursday night, Senior writer John Oehser examines what we learned from the Jaguars' 2019 preseason, which ended with a 31-12 loss to the Atlanta Falcons at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville Thursday …, Jaguars DE Josh Allen turned in a dominant performance in a Preseason Week 3 loss at Miami, with Head Coach Doug Marrone afterward saying "He's the guy that's only going to get better and better as the year goes on and as long as he's out there…", Oehser: QB Nick Foles made his Jaguars debut in a 22-7 preseason loss to the Miami Dolphins Thursday, but all things Jaguars were overshadowed in this game by the continued rise of defensive end/linebacker Josh Allen. Allen then went to live with his relatives in Alabama, attending Abbeville High School. Before Sunday, he had yet to score a point in college or the NFL. [20], One of his sisters, Myisha Hines-Allen, is a professional basketball player for the Washington Mystics. During his sole season with the Mounties, Allen led the state in sacks that year and recorded a touchdown catch, as the team finished 11-1 and won the 2014 state title (after losing their first and only game of the season to Pascack Valley). Kentucky did, and they won big. Chaisson had one assisted tackle and a pass breakup last week against the Houston Texans. Florida Times-Union. It marked the most receiving yards by any Jaguars player since WR DJ Chark Jr. had 164 receiving yards last season against the Carolina Panthers. Chark, who’s been banged up this season, is a key member of the offense while Allen is a key pass rusher to the Jaguars defense. Copyright © 2000-2020 Sports Reference LLC. Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen meets the media following the first day of padded practice to talk about his connection with first round draft pick K'Lavon Chaisson and taking on a new leadership role this season. For the most part, Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford stood in a clean pocket. This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with Detroit Lions or NFL Properties LLC. He was later diagnosed with ADHD. Jaguars 2019 first round pick Josh Allen joined Calais Campbell for the latest episode of Mini Interviews. Matsakis made a phone call to his brother Louie, who was then on the Wildcats coaching staff. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? He has a twin brother, Isaiah, and four older sisters. “#Jaguars WR D.J. [4] Allen was unstoppable on the pass-rush his senior season. Do you have a blog? [5] Allen accumulated a total of 31.5 career sacks. Two of the Jaguars Pro Bowlers join Ashlyn Sullivan in Orlando for Off the Field. Lions running back D'Andre Swift made his return to TIAA Bank Field for the first time since last season when he led the Georgia Bulldogs to a victory against Florida. Defensive end Josh Mauro, who is on the active roster, also was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Joining Allen and Jones on the Jaguars' inactive list for the game were quarterback Jake Luton, receiver Dede Westbrook, cornerback Luq Barcoo and defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale. All rights reserved. Following his junior season in which he had 7.0 sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss, Allen was named to the AP Second team and the All-SEC team. K.C. Jon Brown was the fifth kicker the Jaguars have used this season. Is it there with Josh? All Rights Reserved. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. He switched position from receiver to defensive end, affecting his recruiting opportunities. John Reid . NFL Network's Charley Casserly evaluates instant-impact players from Rounds 1 and 2 of the 2019 NFL Draft. According to Jaguars defensive line coach Jason Rebrovich, Allen is, “I would say it’s one of the groups that has the most competition,” Marrone said, . [14] Allen was named the nation's top defensive player over Michigan's Devin Bush, LSU's Grant Delpit, Clemson's Christian Wilkins, and Alabama's Quinnen Williams. Born: ), marking the fourth 100-yard receiving game of his career. Cole caught a 51-yard pass Sunday and his 15.0 career yards-per-catch average is the highest in franchise history among players with at least 100 receptions. Watch every Jacksonville Jaguars sack on "TNF" in Week 3 vs. Tennessee Titans. [13] Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Is it coming? The one good thing about it is they play multiple spots.”. Florida Times-Union. Detroit Lions is a registered trademark of the Detroit Lions LLC. According to Jaguars defensive line coach Jason Rebrovich, Allen is growing every day both on and off the field. Allen decided to return to New Jersey for his senior year, attending Montclair High School. No. Following the AFC Championship Game, he was selected as a Pro Bowl alternate for defensive end Frank Clark. the official stats partner of the NFL. Are you a Stathead, too? By: Jeff Risdon. On Sunday, the Jaguars will be without Allen as Jacksonville looks to contain the Lions offense. [9], The birth of his son Wesley in January 2018 influenced his decision to return to Kentucky for his senior year. Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen is going to have to work harder for his sacks this season. ''It felt good to go out there and get a win, especially on this level. Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen reveals what the Jags are looking to prove in the final two weeks of season. (Knee): Allen has sat out the last two games with a knee injury, and it is unknown if he will be active Week 7 versus the Chargers. DJ Chark, Josh Allen Among 5 Jaguars Listed As Questionable vs. Lions John Shipley Two of the most important players on the Jacksonville Jaguars …  (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 6 (9188th overall since 1960). Data Provided By Chark was injured in Week 5, left the game, and was unable to return. [6], Allen was born on July 13, 1997 to Kim and Robert Allen in Cumberland County, Virginia. Pro-Football-Reference utilizes Official NFL data for current NFL seasons. • He and his wife, Kaitlyn, have a son, Wesley, • Josh's sister, Myisha Hines-Allen, played collegiate basketball at Louisville and is currently a forward for the Washington Mystics, the 2019 WNBA champions, • Uncle, Gregory Hines, played college basketball at Hampton and went on to a 12-year pro career, Oehser: The 2019 draft class may or may not be the best in Jaguars history, but it has made a remarkable contribution in its first eight games, In Week 8, the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-4) return home to TIAA Bank Field to host the New York Jets (1-5) at 1 p.m. He's ready to go. Chark was good to go and Pelissero reported earlier on Sunday that Allen’s status didn’t look good leading up to game time. Starting nose guard Abry Jones also was ruled out for Sunday’s game because of an ankle/hamstring injury. An uncle, Gregory Hines, was a legendary basketball player at Hampton when the Pirates were still in Division II and was chosen in the fifth round of the 1983 NBA draft; although he never played in the league, he did play professionally for over a decade. Chark will be ACTIVE and DE/LB Josh Allen will be OUT, per source,”, WR D.J. © 2020 www.jacksonville.com. But, final call on both players in the morning.”. Bad news for the Jacksonville Jaguars: key defensive end Josh Allen will miss Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. The Jaguars didn't register a sack and had only four quarterback hits in Sunday's 34-16 loss to the Lions. The Jaguars (1-3) host the Detroit Lions (1-3) at 1 p.m. 7 overall in first round of 2019 NFL Draft, Jaguars rookie DE/LB Josh Allen misses Day 2 of 2019 organized team activities with bruised knee; HC Doug Marrone: "He'll be fine; we're not concerned about it…", Senior writer John Oehser and senior correspondent Brian Sexton examine the defensive end position in this post-2019 NFL Draft look at the Jaguars' roster…, Jaguars HC Doug Marrone on first-round DE/LB Josh Allen: "It's impressive, his movement and skills for a big man …", Senior writer John Oehser and senior correspondent Brian Sexton offer three quick thoughts on this past weekend's 2019 NFL Draft …, A look at how NFL analysts viewed the Jaguars' 2019 NFL Draft …, Oehser: The Jaguars held 2019 first-round selection Josh Allen's introductory press conference Friday afternoon – and it was obvious both sides very much wanted the other, Senior writer John Oehser unpacks Thursday's first round of the 2019 NFL Draft – when the Jaguars selected Josh Allen, an edge rusher from the University of Kentucky, Official: Jaguars select University of Kentucky edge player Josh Allen No.