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48
Games
74
Solo Tackles
1
Interceptions
James Allen is a former linebacker out of Oregon State, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 82nd overall pick (round 3) in the 2002 NFL Draft. He played 48 regular-season games from 2002 to 2005, with the New Orleans Saints.
Draft Details
James Allen Career Stats
- Primary starter for 1 season.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NO | 10 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | NO | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | NO | 12 | 30 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | NO | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 34 | 63 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-3
Weight
240 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.62s
Bench Press
24 reps
Vertical Jump
38"
Broad Jump
126"
3-Cone Drill
7.59s
Shuttle
4.21s
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G | Florida State, East Mississippi JC |
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