2003: Had six top five performances during the indoor season, including a win at EIU Friday Night Special ... had a career best of 6-09.75 ... grabbed one top ten finish during the outdoor season with jump of 6-04.75.

2002: Competed in the high jump, making an immediate impact ... had a personal indoor best performance of 6-10.25, claiming first at the McDonald’s Invite ... his first-place jump of 6-10.75 at the outdoor conference meet earned him All-MVC honors ... played wide receiver for the Saluki football team.

Hillcrest HS: Was the Class 4A state champion in the high jump ... has cleared seven feet ... ran the 100-meter dash in 10.7 seconds ... was an all-state basketball player.

Personal: Criminal justice major ... son of Charles and Maxine Allen ... born Aug. 27, 1982.