Jonathan Allen was drafted No. 17 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 126 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 17 · #17 overall
Jonathan Allen Alabama Draft
Jonathan Allen was drafted No. 17 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 126 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #17
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 126
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 5718th at Alabama
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Jonathan Allen came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 286 lbs
- Hometown
- Leesburg, VA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 5 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
126 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
- Games played
- 126
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 5718th among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4884% of career value
- Final season
- 20258 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 17
Who came off the board on either side of Jonathan Allen.
Ohio State
USC
Alabama in the 2017 draft
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Cam Robinson
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Ryan Anderson
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Dalvin Tomlinson
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Tim Williams
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ArDarius Stewart
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Eddie Jackson
S · CHI
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jonathan Allen in the 2017 NFL Draft
Jonathan Allen is a Defensive end out of Alabama selected No. 17 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2017 NFL Draft. 126 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 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 Jonathan Allen drafted?
Jonathan Allen was selected No. 17 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/jonathan-allen.
What college did Jonathan Allen play for?
Jonathan Allen played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Jonathan Allen's NFL career turn out?
126 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/jonathan-allen.