Colin is battling for the starting spot at the "Z" receiver spot...capable of lining up at any of the receiver positions...working hard to improve his routes and footwork...not far from becoming an outstanding contributor to the offense...will have plenty of opportunities to be a playmaker for the Golden Eagles...effective blocker...excellent hands...has solid physical skills...becoming a more mature player...has worked extremely hard in the off-season...has a good knowledge of the system..his arsenal includes great acceleration and outstanding leaping ability.

AT TECH - (In 2008): Colin was a regular in the Golden Eagle offense, starting all 11 games at one of the receiver spots...caught 21 passes for 347 yards and one touchdown...caught at least one pass in eight of the first nine games...had seven catches for 89 yards, both career-high numbers, in nationally televised contest at Southeast Missouri...had a 44-yard grab at Louisville...season-long was a 55-yard catch against Central Methodist for a touchdown...made five catches for 66 yards at Austin Peay.

(In 2007): Saw action in all 11 games in his first season on the active roster...caught two passes, each going 19 yards, for a total of 38 yards.

(In 2006): Colin was a member of the team who spent the season as a redshirt.

High School: Allen was a three-year letterman under coach Lynard Crutchfield at Cordova High School...named his team's MVP, he was also voted first-team all-region...helped his team capture the 2005 district championship and reach the state playoffs three consecutive years...had 25 receptions for 560 yards and six touchdowns.

PERSONAL: The son of Richard and Carol Allen...born February 14, 1988 in Cordova, Tenn....full name is Colin Richard Allen...enrolled in business.