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Profession: NFL Quarterback
Biography: Josh Allen is a quarterback for the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League (NFL). He is considered one of the most talented and successful quarterbacks in the league today.
Allen grew up in a small town in California, where he played multiple sports in high school. Despite his athletic abilities, he did not receive any scholarship offers from Division I colleges. Instead he attended a junior college before transferring to the University of Wyoming, where he became the starting quarterback and had a successful college career.
The Buffalo Bills drafted Allen seventh overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. He became the team's starting quarterback in his rookie season. In 2020, Allen led the Bills to their first division title and playoff victory in 25 years, setting franchise records and earning Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors.
Since then, Allen has led the Bills to multiple playoff appearances, division titles, and postseason victories. In 2023, he led the NFL in total yards and touchdowns. Allen is known for his unique combination of size, strength, speed, and athleticism, drawing comparisons to legendary quarterbacks like John Elway and Brett Favre.
Born: May 21, 1996
Birthplace: Firebaugh, California, USA
Age: 28 years old
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
Biographies and Sources
- Josh Allen - NFL
- Josh Allen - Pro Football Reference