Jared Allen is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
The man who took the mullet to the next level in the state of Minnesota is one step closer to where he belongs as defensive end Jared Allen has been named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The Vikings' star defender for six seasons is beyond deserving of being enshrined in Canton. The Idaho State star was a fourth-round draft pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2004. The Vikings traded a first-round pick and two third-round picks to acquire the emerging star player.
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In his career, Allen played in 187 games and accumulated 136 sacks, including a 2011 season where he had 22.0 sacks, just 0.5 from tying Michael Strahan's record.
Allen has been named a finalist in each year of his Pro Football Hall of Fame eligibility.
The 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class will be announced during the NFL honors Super Bowl weekend.