Personal
A native of Inglewood, Calif. ... parents are Norma Smith and James Allen.
Before BYU
Listed as a Student Sports Magazine "Player to Watch" ... will have three years of eligibility remaining ... a three-year letterwinner in high school ... named defensive MVP as a senior ... lettered twice in track, competing in the 200- and 400-meters ... he also led his 400-meter relay team to a league championship and was named MVP as a senior ... recruited by Oregon, USC, New Mexico and Iowa State
Slowed by a nagging ankle injury throughout the season ... saw action in 7 games during the season ... earned letterman honors ... credited with 5 tackles on the season, including 2 solo stops against UNLV ... had 6 kick returns for 121 yards on the season, including long of 28 yards against Hawaii.
Saw limited time during spring drills due to injury ... will compete for playing time at cornerback during fall camp.