Jared Allen was drafted No. 126 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Idaho State. 187 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 101 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 30 · #126 overall
Jared Allen Idaho State Draft
Jared Allen was drafted No. 126 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Idaho State. 187 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 101 career approximate value
Hall of Fame 4× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #126
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 187
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 1011st at Idaho State
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 4
The pick
How Jared Allen came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Idaho State
Big Sky at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 260 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 209 prospect51.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
187 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 101 career approximate value
- Games played
- 187
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 1011st among Idaho State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3131% of career value
- Final season
- 201511 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 126
Who came off the board on either side of Jared Allen.
North Carolina
Washington State
Oregon State
Arkansas
Other DE picks from Idaho State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jared Allen in the 2004 NFL Draft
Jared Allen is a Defensive end out of Idaho State selected No. 126 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2004 NFL Draft. 187 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 101 career approximate value Idaho State has produced 9 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Jared Allen drafted?
Jared Allen was selected No. 126 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/jared-allen.
What college did Jared Allen play for?
Jared Allen played college football at Idaho State in the Big Sky. See every Idaho State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/idaho-state-bengals.
How did Jared Allen's NFL career turn out?
187 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 101 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/jared-allen.