Former J.H. Rose High School star says he’s leaving NC State

North Carolina State’s Michael Allen (2) tries to avoid the tackle of Louisville’s Stanquan Clark (6) and Cam’Ron Kelly, center, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

by: Jason O. Boyd

Posted: Nov 20, 2023 / 04:24 PM EST

Updated: Nov 20, 2023 / 04:31 PM EST

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — Former J.H. Rose High School standout Michael Allen announced on X that he will no longer be playing at N.C. State and will enter the transfer portal.

Allen said on his Twitter account, “After much consideration and discussion with my family, I have decided not to participate in the season’s final game. I will be entering the transfer portal as a true sophomore at the conclusion of the regular season. Thank you Wolfpack Nation for this opportunity.”

He has not indicated where he will transfer.

Allen was a highly-regarded running back who chose the Wolfpack over East Carolina and North Carolina. Injuries during his senior season at Rose limited him to 235 yards on 21 carries and a touchdown during the spring 2021 season. High schools played football then due to the coronavirus pandemic postponing the season.

He has rushed for 251 yards and a touchdown on 52 carries this season. He also had 11 catches for 66 yards. His best game was when he rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown against Marshall.

He finished his NC State career with 519 yards rushing with a touchdown.