'08 NC TE Dwayne Allen (Clemson Verbal)

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Dwayne Allen



Tight end
Fayetteville (NC) Terry Sanford

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 243 lbs
2006 stats: 25 receptions, 551 yards (22.0 avg), 1 TD

Miami Rivals - 08/10/07

Despite committing to Georgia in December of 2006, Dwayne has re-opened his recruitment. His top four are now Georgia (leader), Miami, North Carolina, and Clemson.

RP Discussion Links: Georgia, Miami, Clemson, North Carolina

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GoUpState

September 30, 2007

Allen Checks Out USC

By Phil Kornblut
TE Dwayne Allen (6-4 240) of Fayetteville, NC made an unofficial visit to USC Saturday for the Mississippi State game and got a good look at the Gamecocks. "It was fun," Allen said. "The coaching staff treated me well. I was introduced to coach Spurrier. I had a great time. I got the opportunity to meet some of the players from my state. It was fun to watch the offense, how they use the tight end, and then talk to the coaches about where they saw me playing in that offense." Allen has been a Georgia commitment and he said he remains so, but he will take an unofficial visit to Clemson for this week's game against Virginia Tech. After that trip, he's going to take a break from recruiting. "I'm putting all the recruiting to the side until I evaluate and look at all the schools," he said. "I'm putting it to the side so I can go out and have a great senior year." Allen was scheduled for an official visit to Georgia for November 9th but he plans to reschedule that for after the season. He's undecided about his other official visits. Allen also has offers from North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Miami, Alabama, NC State, East Carolina and Florida State.

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AJC

Allen reaffirms commitment to UGA; Jackson to visit LSU

By Jeff Hood
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 10/02/07 10:57 PM


Dwayne Allen, a 6-foot-4, 242-pound tight end for Terry Sanford High in Fayetteville, N.C., has reaffirmed his plans to play college football at Georgia.
Allen, one of the Bulldog’s first commitments in the class of 2008, appeared to back off on Georgia during the summer.
But he made his future intentions very clear Tuesday night.
“I am committed to Georgia,” Allen said.
Georgia coach Mark Richt and his staff played an integral role in Allen’s decision to play for the Bulldogs.
“The stability of the coaching staff at Georgia is one of the most important things I look for,” he said. “The relationship between me and my position coach is important.
And I feel I have a great relationship with [Georgia tight ends] coach Dave Johnson.”
Allen admitted that he still plans to visit other schools this fall.
He attended South Carolina’s victory over Mississippi State on Saturday. Allen is scheduled to be at Death Valley in Clemson this weekend when the Tigers host Virginia Tech.
“It was my first time down to Columbia,” Allen said. “It was a good visit. I went with some friends and had a good time.
“I was personally introduced to [South Carolina coach] Steve Spurrier and some of the players.”

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PalmettoSports.com | South Carolina Recruiting | Phil Kornblut | GoUpstate.com

October 07, 2007
Harper, Allen No Shows At Clemson
By Phil Kornblut

Two top prospects who had planned to make unofficial visits to Clemson Saturday, RB Jamie Harper (6-0 222) of Jacksonville, FL and TE Dwayne Allen (6-4 240) of Fayetteville, NC, didn't make it in. Harper had planned to ride in with his friend, quarterback Kyle Parker, who has already committed to Clemson. "It was raining pretty bad and his daddy didn't want us to drive, so we just chilled this weekend," Harper said. "I haven't really been too much focusing on recruiting. I've been working on the grades. I'm still open. They are all recruited me about the same. Nobody is standing out too much." Clemson and USC are among the more than 30 offers for Harper. He has not decided on his official visits but conceded that Clemson "probably will get one." Harper has been to games at Clemson, Florida and Auburn and will go to the Miami at Florida State game this weekend. In five games this season he has rushed for 535 yards and 8 touchdowns and is averaging 12.8 yards per carry.

Allen, who has been committed to Georgia, said he just decided not to make the visit. He has been to USC, Georgia and North Carolina unofficially. Georgia is the only official visit he is certain about.

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GoUpState

October 24, 2007

Allen Going To Blacksburg Thursday

By Phil Kornblut
The big ACC showdown between Boston College and Virginia Tech Thursday night in Blacksburg will attract nationwide attention, but it won't attract the large number of major recruits who ordinarily would attend a game like this played on a Saturday because of school and high school games the next day. But one major recruit who plans to be at Lane Stadium is TE Dwayne Allen (6-4 240) of Fayetteville, NC. Allen said Wednesday night he will be in Blacksburg for the game. Allen has been committed to Georgia but has been checking out other places. He has been to games this season at USC, Georgia, North Carolina and NC State. Asked if he remains a Georgia commitment, Allen said, "No comment." But he did say Georgia was still his favorite. Allen talked with USC recruiter Fred Chatham Wednesday night. "He just asked about how I was doing," he said. "He talked about where he saw me in their offense and the different types of things they can do with a guy like me." Clemson recruiter Chris Rumph scouted Allen last Friday night. And he also talked with the Georgia tight end coach a couple of nights ago. Except for an official visit to Georgia, Allen said he's undecided about his other trips.

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AJC

Allen reaffirms plans to sign with Georgia
Dwayne Allen, a tight end for Terry Sanford High in Fayetteville, NC, attended Georgia?s victory over Auburn on Saturday and came away impressed with his 48-hour stay in Athens.
?It was a wonderful visit,? said Allen, who returned home from Athens on Monday morning. ?I really felt at home.
?The game was great. And the blackout certainly helped the atmosphere.?
Allen, who is being recruited as a tight end, attempted to squelch rumors that he might be reconsidering the commitment he made to the Dogs in February.
?I?m with Georgia,? Allen said Monday evening.
Allen plans to be in Blacksburg, Va. on Saturday when Virginia Tech hosts Miami.

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Dwayne is again considered a soft verbal for UGA and will announce a decision after taking visits to Virginia Tech, Florida State, South Carolina, Clemson and maybe Miami.

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PalmettoSports

December 18, 2007

Allen Trims List By Two

By Phil Kornblut
TE Dwayne Allen (6-4 240) of Fayetteville, NC has cut two teams from his list and he works on his plans for January official visits. Off his board are Florida and Virginia. That leaves USC, Clemson, North Carolina, Florida State and Virginia Tech vieing for his four January visits. Allen has visited Georgia and said he remains committed to the Bulldogs. Allen will play in the Under Armour All Star Game in Orlando and might decide on his other official visits during that week.

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1/6

From the Miami site. Video interview with Allen who talks about his time at the Under Armor AA game, and areas he wants to improve in before he gets to Georgia. He will not take any more visits, and will enroll at Georgia in the summer.

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PalmettoSports.com | South Carolina Recruiting | Phil Kornblut | GoUpstate.com

TE Dwyane Allen (6-4 240) of Fayetteville, NC is a Georgia commitment but has been open about his plans to visit other schools in January. He made his official visit to Georgia in November. Right now Allen tentatively is scheduled for a visit to USC January 18th. He's also talked about Clemson, North Carolina, Florida State, Miami and Virginia Tech for possible visits.

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1/18

From the Clemson site. Coaches from Clemson, North Carolina, and Georgia were in to see Allen this week. In spite of being a Georgia verbal, he will take visits to Clemson, Virginia, and North Carolina.

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FayObserver.com - Current Article Page

Now, aside from playing basketball and helping his team win, the big challenge left for Allen is making his final college choice. He committed verbally to Georgia early in the process, but he has since decided to keep his options open and continue the recruiting process.

Allen has already visited Georgia, Florida State and North Carolina and is planning trips to Clemson and Virginia Tech before signing day.

“I’m about to make the biggest decision of my life,’’ Allen said.

He will listen to scouts, to his high school coaches, to friends and most important of all, his family.

“My family is important in my decision, but at the end of the day, it’s my decision,’’ he said. “I’m going to sit down, write down the schools I like, the things I like about those schools and go from there.’’

“Feb. 6 is right around the corner,’’ Boyette said. “I think we’ll all be glad to see that date get here, and him make his decision.’’

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PalmettoSports.com | South Carolina Recruiting | Phil Kornblut | GoUpstate.com

The final stop on the recruiting trail for this campaign for Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden will be Fayetteville, NC. Bowden and recruiter Chris Rumph will visit Friday with TE Dwayne Allen (6-4 240) of Fayetteville, NC. Bowden will be the last of the five head coaches to visit Allen this week. Georgia's Mark Richt visited Thursday. Florida State's Bobby Bowden dropped in on Wednesday. Frank Beamer of Virginia Tech and Butch Davis of North Carolina visited on Monday. Allen, who remains committed to Georgia, is scheduled to visit Virginia Tech this weekend. He plans to announce his final plans sometime before National Signing Day.

PalmettoSports.com | South Carolina Recruiting | Phil Kornblut | GoUpstate.com

Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden along with assistants Chris Rumph and Billy Napier are visiting Friday afternoon with the mother of TE Dwayne Allen (6-4 240) of Fayetteville, NC. Since Allen has a basketball game tonight, the coaches could not meet with him during the day. They will go to his game tonight and then talk to him afterwards. Allen, who has been committed to Georgia, is now deciding between the Bulldogs and Clemson according to his coach Wayne Inman. He will not take his scheduled visit to Virginia Tech this weekend. He's also dropped Florida State and North Carolina. "I wish I knew his thinking," Inman said. "His brain has turned to jello." Inman said Allen could tell him of a decision Saturday, or it might not be until Monday.

PalmettoSports.com | South Carolina Recruiting | Phil Kornblut | GoUpstate.com

TE Dwayne Allen (6-4 240) of Fayetteville, NC said Saturday morning he has scheduled a news conference for 1:00 PM Monday at his school to announce his college decision. Allen has been committed to Georgia, and though Clemson made a strong push in recent weeks, he is expected to stick with his commitment to the Bulldogs. Allen met with Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden and assistants Chris Rumph and Billy Napier Friday night after his basketball game. "It went well," he said. "Coach Bowden is a nice guy." The Shrine Bowler also considered Florida State, North Carolina and Virginia Tech. He canceled a scheduled visit for Virginia Tech this weekend.

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2/4

From the Clemson site.

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Stay tuned to CUTigers.com all day Monday for pre-press conference tidbits as four-star tight end Dwayne Allen gets ready to announce his decision between Clemson, Georgia and North Carolina.
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2/4

From the Georgia site. Allen has decided to stay committed to Georgia.