Quick Info
| Profession | American football defensive tackle |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 20/08/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Zach Allen
14/09/2026
Allen recorded two sacks in the Broncos' 31-10 season-opening loss at the Kansas City Chiefs. The performance came in a game where the Denver defense struggled with missed tackles.
02/08/2025
The Broncos signed Zach Allen to a four-year contract extension worth about $102 million, which runs through 2029. The deal was announced on a Saturday in early August 2025 and reflected his strong 2024 season, when he set career highs in sacks and quarterback hits.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Zach Allen is an American football defensive lineman who plays for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played four seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. He signed with Denver as an unrestricted free agent in March 2023 and has since become one of the league's top interior pass rushers. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 5 in |
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| Weight | 285 lb |
| Jersey Number | 99 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | New Canaan High School |
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| College | Boston College (2015-2018) |
Personal Life
| Community Work | Took part in a holiday shopping spree with children from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver |
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Relationships & More
| Mentor | J. J. Watt, former Cardinals teammate, credited with aiding his development |
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Career
| Draft | Selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round (65th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft |
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| Arizona Cardinals | 2019-2022 |
| Denver Broncos | 2023-present |
| Broncos Contract | Signed a three-year, $45.75 million contract in March 2023, followed by a four-year extension worth $102 million keeping him under contract through 2029 |
| Honours | All-Pro second team selection (2024); First-team All-Pro selection by the Associated Press (2025); Pro Bowl selection; Ranked No. 73 on the 2026 NFL Top 100 Players list |
| Career Highlights | Career-high 8.5 sacks, 15 tackles for loss and 40 quarterback hits in 2024; 7.0 sacks in the 2025 regular season |
| Games | 95 regular-season games through the 2025 season |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was selected by the Cardinals in the 2019 draft after playing college football as a defensive end. | |
| 2. Missed much of his rookie season in 2019 because of a neck injury. |
