Josh Allen's Parents

Last Modified Jan 16, 2025 11:27 GMT
Josh Allen Parents
Josh Allen with his parents Joel and LaVonne Allen

Josh Allen's parents are Joel and LaVonne Allen.

Joshua Patrick Allen, popularly known as Josh Allen is an American Football quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. The 6 ft 5 in signal caller was a seventh overall selection by the Buffalo Bills in the 2018 draft. The Bills traded up from the 12th overall pick to the seventh spot with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Firebaugh native is a two-time Pro Bowler and 2020 Second-team All-Pro in his four seasons as a Bill. He was ranked 3rd on the top 10 quarterbacks survey done by ESPN in July 2024 where the opinions of various executives, scouts, and coaches were asked. By the end of the 2023 season, Allen had managed to stack up more than 22,500 passing yards, 167 passing touchdowns, 53 rushing touchdowns, and a record of 63-30 as a starter. Allen and Bills have started the 2024 season with an astounding 9-2 record through the first 11 games of the season while leading the AFC East.

Allen, who grew up a Fresno State Bulldogs fan, tried to draw interest from that program, however, he received no offer letter from them or any of the other NCAA Division Programs. Allen entered the Reedley College program in 2014 and played for one season with them. He threw for 26 touchdown passes that year. He committed to the Wyoming Cowboys next season, where he played three years from 2015 to 2017. His start with the Cowboys did not go as anticipated as he suffered a broken collarbone in his second game and missed the entire year. However, in the next two years, he started 25 games and threw for more than 5,000 yards during that span. Allen totaled 56 touchdowns through ground and air in those two seasons.

Who are Josh Allen’s parents?

Josh Allen Parents
Josh Allen with his parents and siblings

Josh Allen was born to Joel Allen and LaVonne Allen in 1996. Born in Firebaugh, California, and brought up on farmland, Allen did not have everything easy in his life. However, his parents introduced sports to him and his siblings at a very early age. In his younger days, Allen played basketball, baseball, football, and even swimming

Who is Josh Allen’s father?

Back in the day when Allen and his siblings were kids, their father needed their help on the farm. So, whenever they were free to help, they would drive the tractor, move irrigation pipes, weed cotton fields, etc. Allen’s biggest source of inspiration came from his father who would leave the house before sunrise for work and come back after sunset. Joel Allen in an interview with ‘Rolling With The Rookies Hyundai’ mentioned that the family had many chances to relocate but he always thought that the best place to grow up is where you have your roots. Josh credits his father as being his role model and for guiding him along the way.

Who is Josh Allen’s mother?

LaVonne spent most of her time working in the family restaurant, The Farmer's Daughter, as per People. According to Allen, his mother is the rock of the family. During lunch breaks, Allen and his brother Jason would help out their mother in the restaurant by washing dishes and easing her workload. They would chip in and do their work without any pay.

Josh Allen Siblings

Josh Allen has two sisters, Nicala and Makenna, and a brother named Jason. According to People, both Nicala and Jason have made Josh Allen an uncle.

What is the nationality of Josh Allen’s Parents?

Josh Allen’s parents are Americans but the family has Swedish origins. Allen’s great-grandfather emigrated from Sweden in 1907 and since then the family has lived in Firebaugh, California.

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FAQ's on Josh Allen's Parents

A. Josh Allen has a brother named Jason (via People).

A. Josh Allen has made the Pro Bowl two times, the first one being in 2020 and the second one was in 2022.

A. During the 2018 NFL Combine, Josh Allen posted a 40 time of 4.75 seconds.

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