Tennessee junior safety Jason Allen will announce his decision at noon today on whether he will enter the NFL draft and skip his senior season.

Allen submitted paperwork to turn pro to the NFL last week. He is able to withdraw before Jan. 19 if he have a change of heart.

"I don’t have any reason to candy coat it; I’m leaning toward leaving,’’ Allen told the News Sentinel last week. "There’s a small possibility I’ll come back. It’s not a done deal.

"I want the Tennessee fans to know how much I appreciate their support. I’ve gotten a lot of e-mails and it’s meant a lot.’’

Allen, who graduated with his degree in sports management in December, said the NFL draft grade he received was second round, but after talking to general managers, he’s confident he could work his way into the first round.