Jake Allen: Florida Gators Class of 2017 signee

Jake Allen

School: St. Thomas Aquinas

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Height: 6’3

Weight: 204

Position: Quarterback

Rivals Ranking: 3-star

Recruited by: Tim Skipper, Doug Nussmeier

Notable: Allen passed for 4,753 yards and 51 touchdowns in his high school career. As a senior, he passed for 2,311 yards, averaging 14.7 yards per completion and 165.1 yards per game. He had 27 touchdowns to 7 interceptions on the season. Allen was a part of three 7A Florida state championships from 2014-2016 for St. Thomas Aquinas, leading the way at quarterback for the Raiders in 2015 and 2016. Allen threw for 329 yards and five touchdowns in the 2016 state championship game against Plant High School to give St. Thomas Aquinas a 45-6 win. Allen also competed in the 2016 Elite 11 and The Opening Orlando.

Quotable: “I’m just a guy that’s ready to compete. You know, I’m going to go in ready to play, and if my number’s called, my number’s called. If it’s not, I’m here to help the team in any way I can.”

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Bailiegh Carlton
A lifelong sports fan, Bailiegh Carlton knew from a young age that she wanted to work in sports in some capacity. Before transferring to the University of Florida to study journalism, she played softball at Gulf Coast State College. She then interned for Gator Country for three years as she worked toward her degree. After graduation, Bailiegh decided to explore other opportunities in the world of sports, but all roads led her right back here. In her time away, she and her husband welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world. When she isn't working, she can almost always be found snuggled up with sweet baby Ridley, Cody and her four fur babies.