Antonio Allen was drafted No. 242 overall by the New York Jets in the 2012 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. 50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 35 · #242 overall
Antonio Allen South Carolina Draft
Antonio Allen was drafted No. 242 overall by the New York Jets in the 2012 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. 50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #242
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 50
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 947th at South Carolina
The pick
How Antonio Allen came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
South Carolina
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 201 lbs
- Hometown
- Ocala, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 103 prospect69.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 50
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 947th among South Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9100% of career value
- Final season
- 20164 years after the draft
Around pick 242
Who came off the board on either side of Antonio Allen.
Oregon
Florida State
Chattanooga
Western Michigan
South Carolina in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from South Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Stephon Gilmore
DB · BUF
South Carolina · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#24
Johnathan Joseph
DB · CIN · 2006
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#8
Jaycee Horn
DB · CAR · 2021
South Carolina · 2× Pro Bowl
#59
Sheldon Brown
DB · PHI · 2002
South Carolina
#10
Dunta Robinson
DB · HOU · 2004
South Carolina
#216
Captain Munnerlyn
DB · CAR · 2009
South Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Antonio Allen in the 2012 NFL Draft
Antonio Allen is a Defensive back out of South Carolina selected No. 242 overall by the New York Jets in the 2012 NFL Draft. 50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value South Carolina has produced 127 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 Antonio Allen drafted?
Antonio Allen was selected No. 242 overall by the New York Jets in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 35). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/antonio-allen.
What college did Antonio Allen play for?
Antonio Allen played college football at South Carolina in the SEC. See every South Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-gamecocks.
How did Antonio Allen's NFL career turn out?
50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/antonio-allen.