Defensive end Josh Allen, who has been named to two Pro Bowls, will be changing his last name to Hines-Allen, the club said Tuesday. The change is a “tribute to Joshua’s maternal side of the family and the other relatives who have worn ‘Hines’ and ‘Hines-Allen’ on their jerseys.”
Myisha Hines-Allen, Hines-Allen’s sister, plays for the Washington Mystics of the Women’s National Basketball Association. Kyra Hines-Allen (Cheyney University) and LaTorri Hines-Allen (Virginia Tech, Towson) both played collegiate basketball. The Hines family has a long basketball history; Josh Hines-Allen’s uncle Gregory played for Hampton University and was picked by the Warriors in 1983. Keith Hines was a Montclair State basketball player.
“Legacy is forever, and I’m proud to carry that tradition on the back of my jersey, following in the footsteps of my family, who have donned the Hines-Allen last name with so much pride and joy,” Hines-Allen said on Tuesday on Instagram.
In a video accompanying the post, he said, “My last name has changed, but I’m still the same guy. And I’ll keep playing like it, even better. The Jaguars have announced that Hines-Allen will organize a jersey swap for supporters in September.
Hines-Allen, who had a career-high and Jaguars franchise-record 17.5 sacks last season, was rewarded with a five-year contract extension in April.
Who is Josh Allen of the Jacksonville Jaguars?
American football linebacker Joshua Allen (born July 13, 1997) plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL. He was a junior at Kentucky when he earned the Chuck Bednarik Award and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.
Will Josh Allen leave the Jaguars?
The long-term agreement is complete. This ensures that Josh Allen’s tenure with the Jaguars as an outside linebacker will extend long beyond the next season. On Wednesday, Allen re-signed a five-year deal with the Jaguars.
Who sponsors Josh Allen?
According to the Sports Business Journal and his social media postings, his sponsorships include Beats by Dre, Cash App, Nike, New Era, Gatorade (PepsiCo), Gillette, Frito Lay, and Verizon. Allen was also announced as the cover star for the Madden video game series in 2024.
