Page 103 - Toledo Football Media Guide - 2012

THE PLAYERS 103

12 Newcomers

Jaylen Coleman

Linebacker 6-0 • 225 • Fr.

Pittsburgh, PA - University Prep

High School

First-team all-state and all-city selection as a senior...Ofensive Player of the Year and MVP of the Pittsburgh City League...First-teamall-city as a sophomore and junior...Second-teamall-city on defense as a freshman...Led the City League in rushing as a senior with 1,500 yards and 15TDs. ...110 tackles, three interceptions and three forced fumbles...Three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals. comand Scout.com. Scout ranks himas No. 19middle linebacker in the nation...No. 25 overall prospect in Pennsylvania by both ESPN.com and Rivals.com...High school coach was Lou Berry.

Personal

Full name is Jaylen Coleman...Birthdate: July 21, 1993...Father is Ronald Alford...Dad played football at Edinboro State...Uncle is former Pittsburgh Steeler Lamonte Coleman...Interested in ma-joring in criminal justice.

UT Faculty/Staf Recruiting Assistant: Dr. Morris Jenkins, College of Education, Health Science and Human Service.

Coach Campbell: “Jaylen Coleman is an explosive, dynamic player who runs sideline to sideline. He has a chance to be a great leader for this team.”

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Chris Collins

Defensive End 6-4 • 270 • Fr.

Cleveland, OH - John Hay

High School

33 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and 21 sacks as a senior...First-team all-conference honors...24 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and eight sacks as a junior...26 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 16 sacks as a sophomore...MVP of the basketball team as a sophomore...High school coach was Rodney Decipeda.

Personal

Full name is Christopher Alexander Collins...Birthdate: Oct. 2, 1993...Parents are Michael and Carla Collins...Has nine siblings... Brother Mike played football at Case Western Reserve...Interest-ed in majoring in exercise science.

UT Faculty/Staf Recruiting Assistant: Dr. Michelle Masterson, College of Education, Health Science and Human Service.

Coach Campbell: “Chris Collins is a long, explosive down lineman. His best football is still ahead of him. We expect great things from him.”

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Allen Covington

Defensive Tackle 6-2 • 272 • Fr.

Tampa, FL - Armwood

High School

Three-star recruit by Rivals.com...Honorable mention All-America selection by Sports Illustrated...93 tackles and 11 sacks as a senior for a Tampa Armwood team that won the Florida 6A state title and was ranked No. 2 in the nation...County Defensive Player of the Year...First-team all-state...Four-year starter...Played tight end as a junior, snagging six TD passes...Standout basketball player... Named to all-state basketball teamas a junior...High school coach was Sean Callahan.

Personal

Full name is Allen Marion Covington...Birthdate: July 9, 1994...Par-ents are Marion and Melissa Covington...Has a younger brother, Aaron...Interested in majoring in business.

UT Faculty/Staf Recruiting Assistant: Dr. Brian Randolph, Col-lege of Engineering.

Coach Campbell: “Allen Covington has a great motor. He runs as well as any big man we’ve had. He has high energy and has a great passion for the game.”

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Marcus Davis

Wide Receiver 5-10 • 175 • Fr.

Columbus, OH - Dublin Cofman

High School

64 receptions for 907 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior... First-team all-state, all-district, all-metro and all-conference honors...“Super 25” selection and played in North-South All-Star game...Three punt returns for touchdowns...Three interceptions on defense...As a junior, caught 53 passes for 600 yards and fve TDs...First-teamall-district, frst-teamall-conference andhonorable mention all-metro honors...Caught 53 passes for 600 yards and fve scores as a sophomore....High school coach was Mark Crabtree.

Personal

Full name is Marcus Jefrey Davis...Birthdate: April 11, 1994...Par-ents are Jef and Joanna Davis...Has four sisters...Interested in ma-joring in business.

UT Faculty/Staf Recruiting Assistant: Dr. Clint Longenecker, College of Business.

Coach Campbell: “Marcus Davis comes from a tremendous high school program in Dublin Cofman. He is very well-coached. He’s an inside slot receiver with the ability to do multiple things. He’s a great return man with tremendous hands and feld awareness.”

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