Missouri State

2015: Redshirted his first season at Missouri State.

Central Methodist: Played his freshman season at Central Methodist University in Fayette, Mo., where he was a letterman for Coach Jody Ford in 2013 ... Team was 4-7 overall in his only season at CMU where he played in all 11 games at cornerback.

High School: Was a three-year starter as a running back and defensive back at Portageville (Mo.) High ... Was part of a 10-2 run for Coach Jeff Bullock his senior season that went undefeated in the Bootheel Conference ... Earned all-state, all-region, all-conference and all-district honors in 2012 ... Participated in 2013 Missouri Lions All-Star Game ... Team player of the week 7 times as a senior ... Also a starter on the PHS basketball team..

Personal: Daniel Obadeah Allen was born 12/7/94 in Nipomo, Calif. ... Son of Ricky and Penny Allen of Portageville, Mo. ... Has four sisters -- Rebekah, Lillie, Lori and Corinne.