Zach Allen was drafted No. 65 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Boston College. 95 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value
2019 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 1 · #65 overall
Zach Allen Boston College Draft
Zach Allen was drafted No. 65 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Boston College. 95 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #65
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2019
- NFL games
- 95
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 5217th at Boston College
- Pro Bowls
- 1
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Zach Allen came off the board in 2019.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Boston College
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 281 lbs
- Hometown
- New Canaan, CT
- Pre-draft board
- No. 69 prospect78.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
95 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value
- Games played
- 95
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 5217th among Boston College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1427% of career value
- Final season
- 20256 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 65
Who came off the board on either side of Zach Allen.
Virginia
Ole Miss · 2× Pro Bowl
Toledo · 1× Pro Bowl
Baylor
Boston College in the 2019 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Boston College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Zach Allen in the 2019 NFL Draft
Zach Allen is a Defensive end out of Boston College selected No. 65 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2019 NFL Draft. 95 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value Boston College has produced 117 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 Zach Allen drafted?
Zach Allen was selected No. 65 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2019 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/zach-allen.
What college did Zach Allen play for?
Zach Allen played college football at Boston College in the ACC. See every Boston College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/boston-college-eagles.
How did Zach Allen's NFL career turn out?
95 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/zach-allen.