Jason Allen was drafted No. 16 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 98 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 16 · #16 overall
Jason Allen Tennessee Draft
Jason Allen was drafted No. 16 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 98 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #16
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 98
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1381st at Tennessee
The pick
How Jason Allen came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Tennessee
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 209 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 27 prospect91.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
98 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 98
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1381st among Tennessee picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 969% of career value
- Final season
- 20126 years after the draft
Around pick 16
Who came off the board on either side of Jason Allen.
Florida State
Clemson
Iowa · 2× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
Tennessee in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Tennessee
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Tennessee · 5× Pro Bowl
#5
Eric Berry
DB · KC · 2010
Tennessee · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#20
Dale Carter
DB · KC · 1992
Tennessee · 4× Pro Bowl
#57
Deon Grant
DB · CAR · 2000
Tennessee
#14
Roland James
DB · NE · 1980
Tennessee
#136
Gibril Wilson
DB · NYG · 2004
Tennessee
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jason Allen in the 2006 NFL Draft
Jason Allen is a Defensive back out of Tennessee selected No. 16 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2006 NFL Draft. 98 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Tennessee has produced 214 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 Jason Allen drafted?
Jason Allen was selected No. 16 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 16). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/jason-allen.
What college did Jason Allen play for?
Jason Allen played college football at Tennessee in the SEC. See every Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-volunteers.
How did Jason Allen's NFL career turn out?
98 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/jason-allen.