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Jersey Number 49
Allen Fails, Jr.
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 212
- Class:
- Fifth Year
- Hometown:
- Hattiesburg, Miss.
- Prev School:
- East Central CC
2017 (Redshirt Junior): Played in all 13 games, playing mostly on special teams ... Registered eight tackles, including a career-high four in the Walk-On's Independence Bowl versus Florida State (12/27) ... Also had a 25-yard catch from Zac Everett on a fake punt in the contest ... Picked up a half-tackle for loss at Tennessee (11/4) ... Recovered a fumble at Marshall (11/25). 2016 (Junior): Appeared in the season opener at Kentucky. 2015 (Sophomore/East Central CC): Moved to linebacker...Finished with 27 tackles (19 solo), including 2.5 sacks...Forced a fumble. 2014 (Freshman/East Central CC): Played receiver, making eight catches for 71 yards. High School: Did a little of everything in three years at North Forrest High School...Completed 11 of 24 passes for 169 yards and three touchdowns with three interceptions; netted 77 yards on 30 carries; caught two passes for 18 yards and two touchdowns...On defense, collected 28 tackles (21 solo)...Averaged 16.5 points, 9.7 rebounds in basketball during senior year.
2026 National Signing Day Press Conference with Blake Anderson
Wednesday, February 04
Southern Miss 2026 National Signing Day
Wednesday, February 04
Christian Ostrander Preseason Press Conference
Monday, January 19
Blake Anderson Introductory Press Conference
Monday, December 15
