Jayhawks pick up football commitments

Kansas has picked up a pair of football commitments according to Rivals.com.

Greg Allen, a defensive back from Alief Taylor in Houston who originally committed to Utah, said he will sign with the Jayhawks. Allen, 5-11, 190, was named the 18-5A defensive player of the year.

Defensive lineman Chaquil Reed, who played at Butler County Community College, said he was joining Kansas. Reed played at Wichita East.