Class: So.
Position: DB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190 pounds
Previous School: Troup County
Hometown: LaGrange, GA

2001: Sat out the season due to NCAA academic requirements ... Was able to practice with the team ... Moved into a starter's role at left corner during spring drills, but was injured toward the end of camp and moved down the depth chart.

High School: Led Troup County to a 7-3 mark in 2000 after registering 70 solo tackles and three interceptions ... Voted area Player of the Week on three occasions ... Team captain as a senior ... Rated the No. 2 safety in Georgia by scouting services in 1999 ... As a sophomore, Allen tallied 120 tackles ... Has been clocked in the 40-yard dash at 4.4 seconds ... Anchored Troup County's 4x100 state championship relay team ... Chose MT over Georgia, Auburn, Memphis and Kentucky.

Personal: Parent: Ella Allen ... Born: 3/2/81 ... Major: Undecided.