Allen Lazard

Recognized as a USA Today High School All-American and the Des Moines Register’s Offensive Player of the Year in 2013, Allen Lazard established himself as a prominent figure in Football early in his career. While at Urbandale High School, Lazard set school records for receptions (105), receiving yards (2,349), touchdowns (34), and interceptions (14) as a four-year starter. His collegiate career with the Iowa State Cyclones further solidified his prowess, where he became the school’s all-time career leader in receptions (241) and receiving yards (3,360). He also set Iowa State records for single-season touchdowns (10 in 2017) and consecutive 100-yard receiving games (4), earning First-team All-Big 12 honors in both 2016 and 2017.

Demonstrating resilience, he returned from core muscle surgery during the 2020 season to contribute significantly to the team’s playoff run, including a pivotal 58-yard touchdown in the Divisional Round against the Los Angeles Rams. In 2023, Lazard transitioned to the New York Jets, signing a substantial four-year, $44 million contract, which reunited him with former Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Despite a challenging 2023 season for the team, impacted by Rodgers’ injury, Lazard continued to demonstrate his commitment and adaptability, preparing for a strong comeback. Entering 2024, Lazard quickly showed signs of a significant rebound.

In the first six games of the 2024 season, he surpassed his total receptions and yards from the entire previous year, achieving five touchdowns. He scored Aaron Rodgers’ first touchdown pass as a Jet in Week 1 of the 2024 season, underscoring his vital role in the team’s offensive strategies. Throughout his career, Lazard has been a consistent contributor with crucial receptions, including a memorable 52-yard Hail Mary catch and several accurate long passes from Rodgers, solidifying his reputation as a high-impact wide receiver.