Josh Hines-Allen

Joshua Hines-Allen (born Joshua Allen; July 13, 1997) is an American football outside linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kentucky, where he received Unanimous All-American honors, and was selected seventh overall by the Jaguars in the 2019 NFL Draft. During his rookie season, Allen was named to the Pro Bowl.

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Hines-Allen with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022
No. 41 – Jacksonville Jaguars
Position:Outside linebacker
Personal information
Born:July 13, 1997 (aged 28)
Cumberland County, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:262 lb (119 kg)
Career information
High school:Montclair (Montclair, New Jersey)
College:Kentucky (2015–2018)
NFL Draft:2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career statistics as of Week 18, 2022
Total tackles:185
Sacks:26.5
Pass deflections:7
Interceptions:1
Forced fumbles:7
Fumble recoveries:2
Touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

On July 9, 2024, he officially announced a name change from Joshua Allen to Joshua Hines-Allen, in honor of his sisters and uncles, who were all athletes.[1]

Josh Hines-Allen Media

References

  1. "Jags star pass rusher Allen changing last name". ESPN.com. July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.