Will Allen was drafted No. 22 overall by the New York Giants in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 140 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #22
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 140
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4115th at Syracuse
The pick
How Will Allen came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Syracuse
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
140 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Games played
- 140
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4115th among Syracuse picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2459% of career value
- Final season
- 201110 years after the draft
Around pick 22
Who came off the board on either side of Will Allen.
Arizona State
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
Ole Miss · 2× Pro Bowl
Minnesota
Syracuse in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Syracuse
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Will Allen
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Will Allen in the 2001 NFL Draft
Will Allen is a Defensive back out of Syracuse selected No. 22 overall by the New York Giants in the 2001 NFL Draft. 140 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Syracuse has produced 106 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Will Allen drafted?
Will Allen was selected No. 22 overall by the New York Giants in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/will-allen.
What college did Will Allen play for?
Will Allen played college football at Syracuse in the ACC. See every Syracuse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/syracuse-orange.
How did Will Allen's NFL career turn out?
140 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/will-allen.