Western Michigan University Athletics

2007: Appeared in one game at West Virginia (9/1) ... member of the defensive scout team.

2006: Did not see action this season due to injury.

2005: Started all 11 games ... led team with 95 tackles (58 solo) ... ranked 11^th in MAC in tackles per game ... finished season with two pass deflections and 0.5 tackles for loss ... registered four double-digit tackle games ... broke up six passes ... recorded 11 tackles at Toledo (9/10) and against Buffalo (10/1) ... followed 11-tackle effort with 15 tackles against Ball State (10/8) ... registered career-high and team season-high 16 tackles against Central Michigan (11/12).

2004: Switched from wide receiver to safety (changed numbers 87 to 21) ... made collegiate debut in week 5 in the defensive backfield ? earned first start in week 7 ... had strong special teams performance against Miami, blocking a field goal attempt and flattened a punt returner with a punishing tackle ... played on four special team units.

2003: Co-Offensive Stallion of the Week (10/13) ... redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: All-Windy City Conference pick ... named team’s MVP as a senior and offensive MVP junior year ... clocked at 4.55 in the 40 ... took part in class mentoring program.

PERSONAL: Sports medicine major ... son of Ben and Coretha Allen ... born March 24, 1985 in Chicago, Ill.