4  Detric Allen
	Class: Sophomore Hometown: Norwood High School: South Stanly Height / Weight: 6-0 / 198 Position: Defensive Back Experience: SQ

An athletic and mobile performer who will open his first active season on the Pirates' roster vying for depth chart inclusion at one of the cornerback slots, most likely the fi eld position ... Should compete for immediate playing time on various special teams squads ... Was not credited with any tackles during the first two spring scrimmages, but tallied a stop in the '11 Purple-Gold Game (April 16).

2010: Spent time on the scout teams while redshirting during initial season at ECU ... Officially signed with Ruffin McNeill's program in February.

High School: A three-year varsity starter for coach Luke Little ... 14-yard touchdown run with 44 seconds left gave the Rebel Bulls a 19-12 opening-round 1A playoff win over Lakewood in 2009 ... Named to the NCPreps.com 1A All-State team as a defensive back senior year ... An All-Yadkin Valley Team selection on defense and special teams following final campaign ... As a junior, threw for 1,000 yards and had more than 500 yards receiving and rushing despite being slowed by an ankle injury ... Also picked off four passes as a safety in 2008 ... Completed 109-of-187 passes for 1,679 yards and 21 touchdowns as a sophomore ... Picked up 623 yards on 51 carries in 2007 ... Ranked among ESPN.com's top 130 (128) best athletes in the nation ... Rated as the 24th-best prospect in North Carolina by scout.com ... Timed at 4.66 in the 40-yard dash ... In addition to football, played basketball for South Stanly.

Personal: Full name is Detric Anthony Allen ... Born November 27, 1991 ... A general business (finance emphasis) major ... Earned selection to the Dean's List for the spring semester (2011).