Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen has brought a consistent performance to the field for the last 5 seasons.
In the 2021 season, Allen appeared in the Pro Bowl for the 5th consecutive season. He also tabbed a spot in the NFL’s top 100 for the 4th season in a row.
Below, we look at Keenan Allen’s 2022 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.
Allen is expected to be the primary weapon for 3rd-year QB Justin Herbert. Herbert has the potential to lead the league’s most potent offense, ranking 5th in points last season. Allen finished 11th in fantasy points among receivers last season.
Keenan Allen’s ADP: 35.21
(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)
Allen has an ADP of 35.21 in redraft leagues, which puts him in the 3rd round of most drafts depending on the number of teams in the league. Teammates Herbert and Austin Ekeler have higher rankings though.
Among wide receivers, Allen’s ADP puts him 10th at the position, behind the likes of Tyreek Hill (Miami Dolphins) and Mike Evans (Tampa Bay Buccaneers). He places slightly ahead of A.J. Brown (Philadelphia Eagles) and Tee Higgins (Cincinnati Bengals).
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Keenan Allen’s 2021 stats
Games: 16
Receptions | targets: 106 | 157
Receiving yards: 1,138
Receiving touchdowns: 6
Where should you draft Allen?
You should be rejoicing if you get Allen at his current ADP. Allen is primed to be among the best fantasy options in the league and should bring consistent production, arguably his largest contribution to a team.
Allen is now 30, so some dropoff could be expected. However, he’s gone over 1,000 in 4 of his last 5 seasons and topped 100 receptions in 4 of his last 5. He’s had at least 6 touchdowns in all 5.
I would consider Allen over both Hill and Evans, players taken at a similar ADP.
Herbert went for over 5,000 yards during his 2nd season, almost a 700 yards improvement. Allen is going to benefit from Herbert’s continued growth.
My advice is to heavily consider Allen if you draft an injury-prone back like Derrick Henry or Christian McCaffrey in the 1st round. He’s a consistent force. Mid-3rd round is a sweet spot for the star Charger.
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