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Buffalo Bills quarterback and Firebaugh native Josh Allen has been named to Forbes “30 Under 30” list under the sports category.

Allen is coming off a record-breaking year where he was named as the NFL MVP for the 2024 season and reached the AFC Championship Game in January. 

This year, Allen has partnered with The Wonderful Company, best known for their pistachios. Allen also had his jersey number retired by both Firebaugh High School and Wyoming University. 

In addition to his on-field successes, he also partnered with athletic company New Balance to help give back to the Firebaugh community. 

Allen is joined by fellow NFL players Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles, who won the Super Bowl in February. 

Other popular athletes on the list include tennis player Coco Gauff, NBA stars Shai-Gilgeous Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Victor Wenbanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and MLB star Juan Soto of the New York Mets, who signed the largest contract in MLB history last December. 

“Over the past fifteen years, Forbes 30 Under 30’s iconic lists have spotlighted over 12,000 young leaders and entrepreneurs around the world,” according to Forbes. “The Forbes 30 Under 30 list has paved a path for success for several recognized honorees who have gone on to secure significant funding for their companies, become C-suite level executives, record breaking musical artists, and hundreds will become billionaires (while dozens already are). Forbes lists capture some of the most prominent people and companies that have profound impact at the time of publication, while also spotlighting up-and-coming visionaries who are set to become tomorrow’s leaders.”