Josh Allen, born May 21, 1996, in Firebaugh, California, is a professional American football quarterback for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. Raised in a farming family, Allen emerged as a talented athlete at Firebaugh High School but did not receive Division I scholarship offers initially. He began his college football career at Reedley College before transferring to the University of Wyoming, where he developed a reputation for a strong arm and dual-threat ability despite some early challenges and injuries. Allen was selected seventh overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2018 NFL Draft. Early in his career, he struggled with passing accuracy, ranking near the bottom of the league in completion percentage during his first two seasons. However, after dedicated offseason work with coaches and a personal quarterback coach, Allen dramatically improved his accuracy and overall play. His breakout season in 2020 saw him throw for 4,544 yards and 37 touchdowns with a 69.2% completion rate, the largest three-year improvement in NFL history for a quarterback. He led the Bills to their first AFC Championship Game since 1993 but fell short against the Kansas City Chiefs. By 2023, Allen had established himself as one of the NFL's premier quarterbacks, setting multiple franchise records and earning Pro Bowl selections. Known for his powerful arm and mobility, he holds records such as the most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in a season and four consecutive seasons with over 40 total touchdowns. Despite regular season success and multiple playoff appearances, including dominant performances in wild card games, the Bills under Allen have yet to secure a Super Bowl appearance, facing repeated playoff losses to teams like the Chiefs. Off the field, Allen gained media attention early in his career due to controversial social media posts from high school for which he apologized. He remains a central figure in Buffalo's quest for NFL championship success and is widely regarded for his leadership and athleticism. As of late 2025, Allen continues to be a key player for the Bills, maintaining strong performance and fan support.