Brandon Duc Allen is an American football quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, as of the 2024 NFL season. The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted him with the 201st overall pick in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Allen has played for five teams including the Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals, and 49ers over his nine-season NFL career. Despite being drafted in 2016, Allen made his first NFL start with the Broncos in Week 9 of the 2019 NFL season against the Cleveland Browns. According to Pro Football Reference, he has recorded 11 touchdowns, 7 interceptions, and 1,810 passing yards in 17 games, including 10 starts.
During his formative years, he played high school football at Fayetteville High School. After finishing high school, Allen committed to playing football at University of Arkansas and finished his collegiate career with 7,463 passing yards, 64 touchdowns, and 26 interceptions. According to the University of Arkansas's official website, he ranked second in program history with 583 career pass completions and 1,016 attempts and third in 57.4 completion percentage.
Brandon Allen Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Allen signed a one-year contract with the 49ers valued at $2,020,000 in March 2024. The contract includes a signing bonus amount of $300,000, a guaranteed amount of $700,000, and an average annual salary of $2,020,000.
Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
1 yr(s) / $2,020,000 | $2,020,000 | $300,000 | $700,000 | $700,000 |
Year | Base Salary | Base Salary | Roster Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
2024 | $1,210,000 | $300,000 | $30,000 | $1,540,000 | $1,100,000 |
2025 | UFA | - | - | - | - |
How Much is Brandon Allen Getting Paid?
According to his one-year contract, Allen will earn an average annual salary of $2,020,000. Additionally, he is set to earn a base salary of $1,210,000 and a signing bonus amount of $300,000, with a cap hit of $1,540,000 and a dead cap value of $1,100,000 in 2024.
Brandon Allen Career Earnings
As of November 2024, Allen has earned approximately $8,928,904 in his NFL career earnings.
Brandon Allen Contract History
San Francisco 49ers (2023-2023)
Allen signed a one-year contract with the 49ers valued at $1,232,500 in 2023. It included a guaranteed amount of $200,000, and an average annual salary of $1,232,500.
Cincinnati Bengals (2022-2022)
Allen signed a one-year contract with the Bengals worth $1,500,000 in 2022. It included a signing bonus amount of $300,000, a guaranteed amount of $300,000, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Cincinnati Bengals (2021-2021)
Allen signed a one-year contract with the Bengals worth $1,500,000 in 2021. It included a signing bonus amount of $300,000, a guaranteed amount of $300,000, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Cincinnati Bengals (2020-2020)
In 2020, Allen signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals valued at $825,000, including an average annual salary of $825,000.
Los Angeles Rams (2019-2019)
In 2019, Allen signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams worth $645,000, including an average annual salary of $645,000.
Jacksonville Jaguars (2016-2019)
In 2016, Allen signed a four-year rookie contract with the Jaguars valued at $2,464,274. It includes a signing bonus amount of $124,274, a guaranteed amount of $124,274, and an average annual salary of $616,069.
FAQs on Brandon Allen
A. Brandon Allen is 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall.
A. Brandon Allen weighs around 95 kg or 209 pounds as of November 2024.
A. Yes, Brandon Allen is married to his wife, Sarah Connley.
A. Brandon Allen ran the 40-yard dash in 4.84 seconds at the 2016 NFL Combine.