James Allen was drafted No. 82 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Oregon State. 48 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #82
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 48
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 925th at Oregon State
The pick
How James Allen came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Oregon State
Pac-12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
48 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 48
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 925th among Oregon State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9100% of career value
- Final season
- 20053 years after the draft
Around pick 82
Who came off the board on either side of James Allen.
Tennessee
Maryland
North Dakota State
Other LB picks from Oregon State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Allen in the 2002 NFL Draft
James Allen is a Linebacker out of Oregon State selected No. 82 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2002 NFL Draft. 48 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Oregon State has produced 72 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 James Allen drafted?
James Allen was selected No. 82 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/james-allen.
What college did James Allen play for?
James Allen played college football at Oregon State in the Pac-12. See every Oregon State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oregon-state-beavers.
How did James Allen's NFL career turn out?
48 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/james-allen.